Marines from the 1st Marine Corps District pose for a photo with students and staff, Dec. 21, 2015 at Saint Anne’s School. The event gave the children an opportunity to speak to active duty service members face to face. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas) - Marines from the 1st Marine Corps District pose for a photo with students and staff, Dec. 21, 2015 at Saint Anne’s School. The event gave the children an opportunity to speak to active duty service members face to face. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas)
Hiram Knowles is awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Feb. 7, 2015 for his honorable service as a Montford Point Marine. Knowles was one of over 400 Montford Point Marines to be awarded since 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston) - Hiram Knowles is awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Feb. 7, 2015 for his honorable service as a Montford Point Marine. Knowles was one of over 400 Montford Point Marines to be awarded since 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston)