An original Montford Point Marine, center, is aided

An original Montford Point Marine, center, is aided by U.S. Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in the United States, was given to honor the Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan K. Reitzel)