My Uncle served with General Petersen in Korea I have a great picture of them by the Corsair in Korea. They remained great friends thru out their lives. My Uncle Bob was white and he was sick of the segregation, he truly loved Frank. Happy Veterans Day!!!
Black Marine Corps History: When He was a Major General The Late Lieutenant General Frank E Peterson made a stopover at Marine Barracks Guam MI in 1983 he was accompanied by another Black officer who was a Captain. Afro Air Wingers inspecting Afro Grunts in formation. In 1985 While stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune at The Naval Hospital, I saw The Late Sergeant Major Edgar R Huff accompanied by his Late wife as he was getting medical treatment. So While on Active Duty, I was in The Presence of The First Black Marine General Officer and The First Black Marine Sergeant Major. Frank E. Peterson and Edgar R Huff. USMC MOS 0311 Afro Grunt 1982 to 1985.
The Marines are very competitive and no one's is going to take pity on you because of your skin color Lead follow or get the hell our of the way MSGT HARRIS USMC RET
Served as his clerk 1984-85 when he was CO of MAG-32.. Great man, Great Marine...
My Uncle served with General Petersen in Korea I have a great picture of them by the Corsair in Korea. They remained great friends thru out their lives. My Uncle Bob was white and he was sick of the segregation, he truly loved Frank.
Happy Veterans Day!!!
American hero, very humble. Thank you for your service, sir.
The USMC made the right choice for their first black officer/ Naval Aviator. LTGEN Petersen is one tough, sharp individual.
Real Motivator.
SEMPER FI‼️🍻
What an amazing story
Love! Wish I would have had the opportunity to meet him. Great interview.
That was an Interesting speech. RIP...March 2, 1932, -
Died: August 25, 2015,
Heaven is for Heroes.
Frank was the man.
Like Jack said he was the best.
Flying Buffalo Sea Soldier / U.S. Marine. Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P. Semper-Fi, Sir.
outstanding
Black Marine Corps History: When He was a Major General The Late Lieutenant General Frank E Peterson made a stopover at Marine Barracks Guam MI in 1983 he was accompanied by another Black officer who was a Captain. Afro Air Wingers inspecting Afro Grunts in formation. In 1985 While stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune at The Naval Hospital, I saw The Late Sergeant Major Edgar R Huff accompanied by his Late wife as he was getting medical treatment. So While on Active Duty, I was in The Presence of The First Black Marine General Officer and The First Black Marine Sergeant Major.
Frank E. Peterson and Edgar R Huff. USMC MOS 0311 Afro Grunt 1982 to 1985.
Thank you for sharing this information!
The Smithsonian is one of our nation's greatest institutions. Thank you for this historic lecture.
great job
SFMF!!
The Marines are very competitive and no one's is going to take pity on you because of your skin color
Lead follow or get the hell our of the way MSGT HARRIS USMC RET