Virginia General Assembly commends Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Carroll Braxton in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Four local Black men made history as members of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black unit to serve in the Marine Corps ...

Members of the House of Delegates rose to their feet to honor Master Gunnery Sergeant Carroll Braxton. At 100 years old, he is the oldest living Montford Point Marine who saw service in World War II.

At 100 years old, Carroll Braxton is the oldest living Montford Point Marine, the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

She started her non-profit, La Casa de la Cultura, to honor her culture and traditions ... WATCH: Celebrating the legacy, contributions of the Montford Point Marines Celebrating the legacy ...

Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...