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Legislation to Honor Tuskegee Airmen Proposed in Maryland

by William J. Ford March 11, 2022March 14, 2022

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Sen. Obie Patterson enjoys a good history lesson, but his excitement level increases when the topic focuses on the Tuskegee Airmen. Over the past several years, […]

**FILE** Retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Pilot Colonel Charles Edward McGee (center), Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) National Historian William F. Holton (left) watches USAF Historical Research Agency Organizational Histories Branch Chief Daniel L Haulman presentation about the history of the TuskeGee Airmen, during the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) event “In conversation With Tuskegee Airmen,” which honors the airmen’s successes, at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday March 27, 2014. Mr. Haulman presentation covers the history of the all black military flying unit, then Col. McGee present his first hand recount his Army Air Corp (later Army Air Force and Air Force) times starting in the 1940’s as did Mr. Holton with his perspective from the U.S. Navy. Questions from the audience provided several opportunities to open the discussion about civil rights challenges and how they achieved success and respect. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Flying High

by WI Editorial Staff January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

**FILE** Retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Pilot Colonel Charles Edward McGee (center), Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) National Historian William F. Holton (left) watches USAF Historical Research Agency Organizational Histories Branch Chief Daniel L Haulman presentation about the history of the TuskeGee Airmen, during the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) event “In conversation With Tuskegee Airmen,” which honors the airmen’s successes, at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday March 27, 2014. Mr. Haulman presentation covers the history of the all black military flying unit, then Col. McGee present his first hand recount his Army Air Corp (later Army Air Force and Air Force) times starting in the 1940’s as did Mr. Holton with his perspective from the U.S. Navy. Questions from the audience provided several opportunities to open the discussion about civil rights challenges and how they achieved success and respect. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Former Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee Dead at 102

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor January 17, 2022January 18, 2022

Courtesy of goairforcefalcons.com

Black Experience, Black History, Sports

Air Force to Honor Tuskegee Airmen with Legacy Series Uniform

by WI Guest Author September 22, 2020December 21, 2021

Retired Air Force honorary Brig. Gen. Charles McGee speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew at NASA's D.C. headquarters during a Black History Month program, "Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman," on Feb. 5. (Joel Kowsky/NASA)

Black Experience, Black History

NASA Honors Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee

by WI Guest Author February 7, 2020December 21, 2021

Charles McGee (Courtesy of the White House)

Trump Recognizes Tuskegee Airman, Pennsylvania Girl at State of Union Address

by WI Guest Author February 5, 2020December 21, 2021

Courtesy of military.com

Black Experience

New Air Force Trainer Jet Named for Tuskegee Airmen

by WI Guest Author September 18, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of John Q. Jordan/NJG Archives via NNPA Newswire

Black Experience, Black History

Black Troops Fought Bravely at Normandy 75 Years Ago

by WI Guest Author July 8, 2019December 21, 2021

Black Experience

Black Memorabilia & Collectible Show Coming to Baltimore

by WI Guest Author January 31, 2017October 30, 2020

Michelle Obama in Final Speech: ‘I Hope I’ve Made You Proud’

by WI Guest Author January 9, 2017October 30, 2020