What percent of the Marine Corps is black?
9.8%
US Marine Statistics By Race
| US Marine Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
Who is the highest ranking African American in the US military?
Benjamin O. Davis Sr.
| Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1948 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 9th Cavalry |
What does a Marine get paid?
Most enlisted Marines start out at a pay grade of E-1. At this rank, with less than four months in the Marines, you’ll make a base pay of $1,514 a month. As soon as you go over four months in service, pay goes up to $1,638 a month.
What is the highest rank in the Marine Corps?
The rank of general(or full general, or four-star general) is the highest rank in the Marine Corps. It ranks above lieutenant general(three-star general). There have been 72 four-star generals in the history of the United States Marine Corps.
How many black Marines have made it to the 4-star rank?
The report notes that the Corps has seen only 25 Black officers make one-star rank, only six have made three-star, and “none has made it to the top four-star rank, an honor the Marines have bestowed on 72 white men.”
What is the highest rank in the US military for African Americans?
Since then nearly 400 other African American women and men have been appointed to that rank. The highest rank in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps is General (four star), followed by Lieutenant General (three star), Major General (two star) and Brigadier General (one star).
Are there any African American generals in the Marine Corps?
No African American has yet attained the rank of General in the Marine Corps. Additionally there are profiles of other significant African generals and admirals along with the black generals and admirals who have served in the military in other nations. As with all BlackPast.org compilations, this is a work in progress.