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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Tracey Nicholson, the sergeant major for the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training Cherry Point, reminisces on her experience meeting a Montford Point Marine, and how this experience helped change and shape the way she leads her Marines today. The Montford Point Marines were the first group of African Americans to join the Marine Corps. Their impact laid the path for future generations of African American Marines.

On this Day June 22, 1945, the Battle of Okinawa officially ended. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers alike had participated in what is known as the last official battle of World War II. It is considered to be one of the bloodiest battles of the war and well renowned by its combatants as the “Typhoon of Steel.” For more information on this historical event visit https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-okinawa (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Tylor J. Camfield)

Service members participate in the American Super Camp motorcycle training class at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 9-10, 2019. American Super Camp is a riding skills and balance improvement course intended for all levels of motorcycle riders. The MCAS Cherry Point Motorcycle Mentorship Program facilitated the training for service members to increase motorcycle safety and develop their skills as motorcyclists. If you or anyone else are interested in attending this training, please contact your unit Motorcycle Mentorship Program representative for more information. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)

Service members participate in the American Super Camp motorcycle training class at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 9-10, 2019. American Super Camp is a riding skills and balance improvement course intended for all levels of motorcycle riders. The MCAS Cherry Point Motorcycle Mentorship Program facilitated the training for service members to increase motorcycle safety and develop their skills as motorcyclists. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)

Lance Cpl. Natema Yazzie speaks about the traditions she grew up with as part of a Navajo tribe, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. May 31, 2017. Yazzie grew up in Douglas Mesa, Utah, a Native American governed U.S. territory. Yazzie attributes her preparedness for time in the service to her grandfather, others from the tribe who have served, and her time at boarding school. Yazzie still participates in her Navajo heritage by paying respect to her elders and prays every day. Yazzie is a generator operator assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

The Sports Car Club of America has teamed up with the Single Marine Program to rally up car lovers for the Autocross at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 5-6, 2016. The SCCA and SMP bring together automobile enthusiasts to drive vehicles to the limit in a safe environment which teaches them control and safety measures. Music credited to Boss Base's "The Game", The Courier's "Delivery Strike" and JTPE's "Nuttah". All songs from the Free Music Archive. CC By NC.