Retired Gunnery Sgt. Kelly Atkinson, Montford Point Marine Association vice president, reflects on the service of Cpl. Joseph Budd, a Montford Point Marine, during Cpl. Anthony Budd’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Ray Jordan Center, Springfield Massachusetts, Sept. 28th, 2024.The ceremony recognizes Cpl. Budd’s remarkable contributions, sacrifices, and steadfast commitment to our nation. Budd was one of 20,000 African American Marines who were trained at Montford Point from 1942-1949 and Springfield's first African American police officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)
Date Taken: | 09.27.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.30.2024 15:03 |
Photo ID: | 8669476 |
VIRIN: | 240928-M-FW726-1131 |
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Location: | SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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