Marine Corps

Black disabled veteran files suit against the VA, claiming racial discrimination

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Michael E. Langley credits father for becoming first Black 4-star star general in Marines

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Restoration honoring Black Marines from segregated N.C. base nears completion 

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A destroyer named for the Marine Corps’ first Black aviator is commissioned, and almost 2000 people came to watch

A Navy warship was commissioned May 14 carrying the name Frank E. Petersen Jr., the Marine Corps’ first Black aviator.
/ May 15, 2022

Navy names vessel after barrier-breaking Black aviator Frank E. Petersen Jr.

The late Frank E. Petersen Jr. was the Marine Corp’s first Black aviator and officer to reach the rank of brigadier general.
/ April 24, 2022

Almost 1 in 5 people charged for Capitol riots served in military

Of over 140 people charged, at least 27 of them have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military — including some police officers.
/ January 22, 2021

Marines remove general investigated for using racial slur for Black people

The Marine Corps has removed a general based on an investigation into allegations that he used a racial slur during a training event.
/ October 20, 2020
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Nude photos of female Marines reportedly shared on social media

The Marine Corps is investigating after a veteran claimed photos of naked female Marines were shared on social media promoting sexual violence.
/ March 6, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Man booted out of Marine Corps after racially charged incident during Trump rally

A man who was caught on camera shouting at an African-American woman during a Donald Trump rally has been identified and kicked out of the Marine Corps after he posted a screenshot of himself from the footage as his Facebook cover photo.
/ March 5, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Congress honors black Marines

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of African-American veterans who helped to integrate the Marine Corps during World War II at a time segregation was an everyday reality are now proud recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
/ June 28, 2012