Feb. 28, 2022 5 reasons to celebrate Black History Month, with Brig. Gen. Flowers When it comes to making black history, Brig. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Jr. has seen it firsthand. His father, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who served for nearly 47 years, is the longest-serving African American service member in Department of Defense history and the
Feb. 16, 2022 In memory of 'Chappie': 1st US Black 4-star general There are numerous Black American service members who broke barriers and could be highlighted during Black History Month. On Feb. 11, however, it is the 101st birthday of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch.
Feb. 18, 2021 Duncan Field, Kelly’s ties to Tuskegee Airmen’s 49+1 When most people think of the Tuskegee Airmen, they remember the pilots and the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft with the red tails they flew. However, many people were not aware of the Tuskegee Airmen’s civilian force, who worked in the background and contributed to the now-famous Red Tails’
Feb. 3, 2020 JBSA-Lackland celebrates Black History Month The African-American Heritage Committee initiated the start of Black History Month in a ceremony filled with history, fashion, poems, jazz and soul food at Arnold Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 28.
Jan. 30, 2020 Air Force remembers Tuskegee Airmen contributions in honor of Black History Month Every February, the U.S. recognizes Black History Month in order to showcase the challenges, victories and contributions of these individuals throughout the nation’s history.Contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II helped pave the way for future Airmen.At a time when individuals were