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BEAUFORT, S.C. - The beginning of February marks the celebration of Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the history and culture of African-Americans as well as important figures and events.
Black History Month is important to the nation as well as the Marine Corps; it celebrates our diversity as an organization.
“The military is a melting pot,” said Master Sgt. Ronald Hollins, an administrative specialist at the Installation Personnel Administration Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “I’ve been in almost twenty years and I’ve seen it all as far as cultural differences. When it’s time to get the mission done, none of that matters, we are all Marines.”
Marines come from all walks of life and Black History Month calls attention to the fact that not everyone’s path to service was easy. There was a time when African-Americans were barred from serving in the Marines.
The legendary Montford Point Marines broke that barrier and helped shatter the notion that the color of ones skin matters when becoming a warrior.
“We celebrate the legacies of the founding fathers,” said Hollins. “I believe it is important that we know our history and we understand where we came from so we don’t repeat it in the future.”
Today, the Marine Corps is extremely diverse and accepting of all races and cultures. The days of prejudice in our ranks has past.
“That’s what drives America,” said Hollins. “It’s the diversity of everyone coming from other countries to live that American dream. We work together as one team to get the mission done.”
The Tri-Command Diversity Committee is looking for volunteer performers in preparation for events in February. There is a meeting scheduled for Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort. For more information call 228-2647.
| Date Taken: | 01.30.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2015 15:20 |
| Story ID: | 153177 |
| Location: | BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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