17th Annual Montford Point Marine Day & Congressional Gold Medal Presentation

When: Friday, August 28, 2026 — 8:00 AM (CDT)
Where: Lejeune Memorial Gardens, 109 Montford Landing Road, Jacksonville, NC
Main info + registration: https://montfordpointmarines.org/event-6304051

Join us to honor the Montford Point Marines (1942–1949) and their legacy of service. During the ceremony, a Congressional Gold Medal replica will be presented posthumously to a Montford Point Marine’s family. Guest Speaker: TBA.

Inclement weather plan: Ceremony relocates to Bldg. M104, Camp Johnson (limited seating; base access required).