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Sunday, April 30, 2023

One of first African-American Marines celebrates 100th birthday

Lee Newby Jr. of Detroit, one of the first African-American Marines, was honored by state lawmakers during a celebration of his 100th birt...

Thursday, June 09, 2022

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley Nominated to Head U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced June 9 that the president has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley for ap...

Sunday, July 08, 2018

African-American veterans monument in Buffalo will be first in U.S.

Buffalo is expected to receive national attention soon, for the construction of a monument that will be the first of its kind in the co...

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Marine Corps selects 1st black woman to be a general officer

Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced a historic nomination Tuesday. If confirmed, Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock will be th...

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