Black History Month

This survivor of a famous Union Regiment became the first Black Recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Son of immigrants rose to top of U.S. military.

Army's first African Americanfour-star remembered as examplar of combat arms officer.

Quartermaster sacrificed himself to help fellow wreck survivors to safety.

Survivor of famous Union regiment became first African American recipient of Medal of Honor.

Pioneering WAC officer relished her long career in the Army.

Before he retired in 2002, Master Chief Vincent Patton III is was the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard.

From Tuskegee Airman to First Black four-star, James realized an American dream.

World War II veteran Lanier Phillips shares his story of racism in the Navy and his rescue from a famous shipwreck.

A successful African-American military family reflects on its heritage and the lessons it has learned.