African American Forces

Elizabeth Meaders has collected more than 20,000 artifacts and memorabilia related to African-American history. (Associated Press)

March 22nd marks the 80th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen. 1st Lt. Rico Hilliard of the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling

Frank Petersen Jr. was the first black Marine aviator, and he didn't stop there!

The men of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the "Triple Nickels," were trained for a secret mission code named Operation

William Pinckney's new headstone is unveiled at the Beaufort National Cemetery Feb. 10. Pinckney carried his shipmate to safety after

B-1 Navy Band members Calvin Morrow, Simeon Holloway and Jewitt White reflect on their legacy as the first non-mess attendant

The story of Charles McGee, veteran of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, narrated by Tony-winning actor Leslie

Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris was one of the Army’s first men to wear the famous “Green Beret,” in our

World War II veteran John Weston joined the U.S. Army in 1941 as part of the 758th Tank Battalion. The

Today, African-Americans make up more than 19 percent of the Total Army. (US Army)