Camp Lejeune Chapter 10

NMPMA Mission:

The National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization initially established in 1965. Our mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from the period of 1942 to 1949, and trained at the segregated training facility, Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.

The Association works to improve the social conditions of veterans and their families by implementing programs to provide youth mentoring, educational scholarships, and assistance within the growing population of senior citizens.

On February 29, 2024, the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., was recognized by the United States Veterans Administration and approved as a Veterans Service Organization for the purpose of preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Camp Lejeune Chapter 10 Mission:

The mission of Montford Point Marine Association Camp Lejeune Chapter 10 is to conduct community outreach and education in order to honor, preserve, and perpetuate the legacy of the Montford Point Marines

Camp Lejeune Chapter 10 had the opportunity to sponsor Southwest Elementary School's Book Blast which allowed every student to receive a brand new book to read during the summer break. It is part of our mission to support the youth in our community.