The Montford Point Marines: Pioneers of Courage Who They Were The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps. From 1942 to 1949, these men endured segregation, harsh conditions, and skepticism about their a... African American Marines WWII Black Marines World War II Military integration history Montford Point Marines Montford Point North Carolina Segregation in the U.S. Marine Corps Feb 9, 2026