Legendary Firsts

 

The Museum will include the unique “firsts” associated with the Carolina Marines and the many other significant contributions in the way of history, innovations and doctrine. Significant “firsts” include:

 

•  WW II Black Marines were accessed and trained at Montford Point

 

•  WW II Women Marines enlisted, were commissioned and trained for Corps-wide service
   

• WW II War Dogs and handlers were trained for combat 
   

•  Body Armor was introduced, tested, and fielded

 

• Amphibious Doctrine was refined along Onslow County's shores

 

 

• Helicopter Assault Doctrine was refined and tested 
   

• Marine Special Operations Command was established in 2006
   

• MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor technology was proven for combat
   

• The Wounded Warrior Barracks at Camp Lejeune became the first of its kind in the Marine Corps