This month, Carolina Museum of the Marine honors Staff Sergeant Jonathan Wayne Richardson, a North Carolina native whose courage, leadership, and selfless devotion to duty represent the finest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. Born in Buncombe County, NC, SSgt Richardson enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2003 and quickly stood out for his…
Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. FRONT AND CENTER Vol. 3, No 5, May 2025 Opening June 8, 2026 Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. Message from the President and CE0 Dear Carolina Museum of the Marine Partners, Recently, we proudly marked…
In 1984, Robert Bradshaw enlisted in the Air Force, working first in law enforcement and later as an image interpreter. He left the Air Force in 1989. After that, Bradshaw attended the University of Florida earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences, followed by a Master of Divinity degree at…
In last month’s “Front and Center,” we encountered Josef Pieper’s definition of virtues as “perfected abilities,” and thus the important virtue of prudence is the perfected ability to take right decisions. Pieper worked within a tradition of thought that has its sources in the works of Aristotle (d. 322 B.C.) and of Thomas Aquinas (d….
In the document “Marine Corps Values: A User’s Guide for Discussion Leaders” one finds near the beginning, as the purpose of the document is introduced, a statement that captures in brief the mission of the Al Gray Marine Leadership Forum and Carolina Museum of the Marine. “Ensuring that today’s Marines uphold the legacy of those…
On a bright and purposeful day in Jacksonville, Carolina Museum of the Marine gathered supporters to celebrate a major construction milestone—the nearing completion of the building’s exterior enclosure. With roofing and walls in place and the structure taking full shape, we are closing in on a fully weather-tight facility and advancing steadily toward opening day…
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