U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, greets Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, center, during a reception in honor of Montford Point Marines in honor of Montford Point Marines at the Radisson Hotel at Reagan National Airport in Crystal City, Va, June 26, 2012. The Montford Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Green/Released)