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Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and the transformative power of education, coinciding with Black History Month. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, as Cameron takes us from his D.C. roots to his compelling evolution as a soldier and a scholar, emphasizing the work ethic and perseverance passed down from our families.Our dialogue traverses the journey of the Black Marines, whose service in eras from WWII to Vietnam defied the insidious narratives of social Darwinism and white supremacy. It's a tale of integration and identity, where the military serves as the crucible for change, offering access to education and shaping the lives of young Black men and women. Cameron's story is a testament to this legacy, as he recounts his own experiences—from track and field to becoming a Marine—revealing how these institutions mold personal and collective identities. The thread of mentorship weaves through our discussion as we acknowledge those who have guided us and underscore the importance of supporting the next generation.Support the show

#HOWCEE RADIO PODCAST 231 Sixth Ave Beatrice, AL. 36425 2024 ALABAMA Primary Elections VOTE MARCH 5 2024  James Averhart Beatrice, of Mobile, AL., running for Alabama's new 2nd Congressional District.   A VOICE OF ADVOCACY  Mr. JAMES AVERHART James T. Averhart, Jr., is a native of Mobile, Alabama and one of four children. A retired United States Marine, Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5). He currently serves as the Executive Director for the Alabama Statewide Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He is the President of the National Montford Point Marines Association, Inc., a Non-Profit Veterans Service Organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of the first African American Marines who trained at a segregated training facility from 1942 to 1949 (www.montfordpointmarines.org).  FULL BIO 2024 ALABAMA Primary Elections VOTE MARCH 5 2024  James Averhart Beatrice, of Mobile, AL., running for Alabama's new 2nd Congressional District.

Show SummaryIn this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that trained at Montford Point, North Carolina and served overseas in combat.About Today's GuestDr. Cameron McCoy is a native of Washington, D.C. and teaches courses in 20th and 21st century US history. Dr. McCoy has taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brigham Young University, and currently in residence at the United States Air Force Academy. He earned his doctorate in US history at the University of Texas at Austin after receiving a master's in military history at Texas A&M University, and his bachelor's in International & Area Studies at BYU.In addition to being an assistant professor and teaching courses on US Race Relations, the Great Wars, Modern Warfare Studies, and Foreign Policy, Dr. McCoy also serves in the Marine Corps Reserves as an infantry officer. He has held several positions of command while serving multiple combat tours and deployed to various countries in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeContested Valor Book (University Press of Kansas)Contested Valor Book (Amazon)PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode Podcast Episode number 7, a conversation with General Sinclair Harris and Kathy Roth-Douquet about the Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative.  You can see find the course here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and the transformative power of education, coinciding with Black History Month. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, as Cameron takes us from his D.C. roots to his compelling evolution as a soldier and a scholar, emphasizing the work ethic and perseverance passed down from our families.Our dialogue traverses the journey of the Black Marines, whose service in eras from WWII to Vietnam defied the insidious narratives of social Darwinism and white supremacy. It's a tale of integration and identity, where the military serves as the crucible for change, offering access to education and shaping the lives of young Black men and women. Cameron's story is a testament to this legacy, as he recounts his own experiences—from track and field to becoming a Marine—revealing how these institutions mold personal and collective identities. The thread of mentorship weaves through our discussion as we acknowledge those who have guided us and underscore the importance of supporting the next generation.

Dr. John Sherwood of the Naval History and Heritage Command continues his interview with Dr. Cameron McCoy, the author of the new book, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In Part I of this interview, Dr. McCoy discussed the history of African American Marines during World War II and Korea. Today in Part II, he will focus on the Post Korean War period and Vietnam.

Dr. John Sherwood of the Naval History and Heritage Command interviews Dr. Cameron McCoy. Dr. McCoy is the author of the new book, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism (2023). He holds a Ph.D. In history from the University of Texas at Austin. He's also Marine Lieutenant Colonel and a student in the Advanced Strategist Program here at the Naval War College. Part I of this interview will explore the history of African American Marines during World War II and Korea, and Part II will focus on the Post Korean War period and Vietnam. Preble Hall will debut both episodes during Black History month 2024.

Francene Marie interviewed Anthony Green, Jr who serves as the Communication Director for Chapter 40 for the Montford Point Marines. Green is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant, and shared his career in the military. Did you know that between 1942 and 1949, there were approximately 20,000 African Americans serving as Montford Point Marines? Check out upcoming events on the official website, and take a trip to the Montford Point Marine Museum and Memorial. They have the largest collection of photographs, documents, and historical papers captured by African American Marines.

The Brigade is experiencing something that no other Midshipmen have encountered in the last 100 years. Persistence and Resilience are critical to get through it. How does the history of the Montford Point Marines inform that persistence? Those first African American Marines were locked in and locked down. What lessons can we learn from them. Carl Sharperson is a Naval Academy graduate, and a former Marine Corps pilot. After the Corps, he worked in industry, including a stint as Vice President of an International Sporting Goods company. He is the author of the book, Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity.

The Brigade is experiencing something that no other Midshipmen have encountered in the last 100 years. Persistence and Resilience are critical to get through it. How does the history of the Montford Point Marines inform that persistence? Those first African American Marines were locked in and locked down. What lessons can we learn from them. Carl Sharperson is a Naval Academy graduate, and a former Marine Corps pilot. After the Corps, he worked in industry, including a stint as Vice President of an International Sporting Goods company. He is the author of the book, Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity.

A five part serial podcast produced by veteran journalist Steve Walsh. Follow along as Steve sifts through a story that began one night in 1976, when a group of African American Marines attacked what they thought was a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan on their base in southern California. 

In this final episode of his four-part series with U.S. Army Veteran and Director of the Office of Veteran Affairs for the city of Chicago Victor Lagroon, Military Resource Radio host Tony Gatliff talks to Victor about the amazing work he is doing helping homeless veterans find stable housing within the city, the advances made at the city’s 311 system, his work with the American Heart Association, his Mother – Margaret Lagroon – and her inspiration and influence still dictating what he does today, the recognition of the first African-American Marines from WWII, hometown recognition of veterans, in general, and his beloved Washington NFL football team, their ownership, and their former QB – Robert Griffin III. As well, Paul Zbair stops by to talk a little bit about Paws of War (an amazing organization that is placing pets with veterans suffering from PTSD), and some other subjects as well. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of the Victor Lagroon series here on Military Resource Radio!

A couple of history makers for the hour - one of the first black Olympians in her sport of Volleyball. And the second a military history maker from Montford Point! We had one of the original African American Marines to train at the then segregated Montford Point in Jacksonville, NC. He is the Honorable Ambassador Theodore R. Britton and we were honored to have him in the studio to reveal the poignant triumphs of those years and beyond that pinnacled with each officer being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Enjoy the "Best Of" show!

The Marine Corps was the last military service in the United States to accept black volunteers. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt by executive order 8802, called for an end to discriminatory practices based on color, race creed, or national origin within the armed forces. It wasn't until 1942 that the US Marines complied, and when they did, African American volunteers did not at the traditional boot camps of Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego, California. African American Marines were trained at a segregated facility in New River, North Carolina near Camp Lejeune. This first group of African American Marines came to be known as the Montford Point Marines. In this edition, producer Deborah Holt talks to a Montford Point Marine and to a retired marine officer who is not only a product of the valor of the men at Montford Point but is also one of only 13 African Americans who have earned the rank of General in the United States Marine Corps.