Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 47

Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 47 Serve Veterans, support education through scholarships, preserve the legacy of Montford Point Marines

From the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs September 11th EventsIt has been 25 years since the tragic and s...
09/04/2026

From the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs

September 11th Events
It has been 25 years since the tragic and shocking attacks that put September 11th in history books and impacted the lives of every American. As time marches forward it becomes more and more important to remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the scar that day left on our nation.

Through first responders and Veterans are not the same group, their experiences, challenges, and service to others create a great deal of commonality.

Whether you are old enough to remember where you were on September 11, 2001, connecting to this historic tragedy and remembering the fallen heroes and the first responders who protect and serve us each day is incredibly important.

Click the link below to find a list of events throughout South Carolina.

Courtesy of Ivan Rivera | USAF Friday, Sept. 11, marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the attack on United Airlines Flight 93.

09/02/2026

IAAM will be OPEN on Labor Day!

Active-duty military personnel and their families have until Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) to take advantage of free general admission at IAAM through the Blue Star Museums program.

International African American Museum

08/31/2026

The Charleston Chapter 47 brick at the Montford Point National Memorial is in good company!

08/31/2026

From the SCDVA

What is the South Carolina Governor’s Summit?

The Governor’s Summit provides an opportunity to highlight the work being done across South Carolina to support and serve our state’s Veterans.

As an organization, we are accountable not only to the Governor, but to you — the Veterans and citizens of South Carolina.

We invite you to join the South Carolina Governor’s Summit livestream to learn more about our mission, priorities, and continued efforts to strengthen services and opportunities for Veterans across our state.

📺 Join the livestream and be informed about the work serving South Carolina’s Veterans. Thursday, September 3rd at 10 a.m. on our Facebook and YouTube channels South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs

What a beautiful night! Dataw Island Clubhouse was the perfect place for The National Montford Point Marine Association,...
08/30/2026

What a beautiful night! Dataw Island Clubhouse was the perfect place for The National Montford Point Marine Association, Chapter 9 Beaufort All Military Ball. It was a wonderful event!! The guest speaker was Major General Harold L Mitchell of the US Air Force, retired. The host of the event was Chapter 9’s President, Mr. Tyrone Jackson. Honored guest was Mr. Perry Jenkins, President of Chapter 47 in Charleston.

Families of Nation’s first Black Marines receive Congressional Gold Medal replicas
08/29/2026

Families of Nation’s first Black Marines receive Congressional Gold Medal replicas

Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans allowed to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, breaking recruitment barriers during World War II.

Today marked Montford Point Marine Day.11 families of Montford Point Marines were given the Congressional Gold Medal tod...
08/28/2026

Today marked Montford Point Marine Day.

11 families of Montford Point Marines were given the Congressional Gold Medal today for their loved ones’ sacrifices.

Chapter 47 Vice President, Matthew G. St. Clair and his spouse, Melissa were in attendance. (spotted at 1:29 m)

WNCT-TV

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — 11 families of Montford Point Marines were given the Congressional Gold Medal today for their loved ones’ sacrifices. The Onslow Community went to the annual…

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