Master Sgt. Rita Thomas, retired, and Tondalier Thomas accept the award for their father Sgt. Roger Thomas, at the Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 32 formal gala at The Clubs of Quantico, Sept. 12. Roger, a native of Washington, D.C., enlisted in the Corps July 2, 1943 and retired from 41 years of government service in 1983. - Master Sgt. Rita Thomas, retired, and Tondalier Thomas accept the award for their father Sgt. Roger Thomas, at the Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 32 formal gala at The Clubs of Quantico, Sept. 12. Roger, a native of Washington, D.C., enlisted in the Corps July 2, 1943 and retired from 41 years of government service in 1983.