African American Forces

From leading Marines to leading in business, retired Marine Gilda A. Jackson is the first female African American Colonel. Her

The Montford Point Marines were the first African American Marines to enter the Corps. Joining the ranks just after World

In honor of the Air Force's 70th Anniversary, this video chronicles the racial integration of the Army Air Corps.

The story of the life of James Parks, who was born, lived, died and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

March 22, 2016 is the 75th Anniversary of the activation of the U.S. Army Air Corps 99th Pursuit Squadron, the

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Army Women's Museum has compiled a brief history of African American women

Henry Flipper, the first African-American graduate of the US Military Academy, was unjustly court-martialed while assigned as Quartermaster and Assistant

A brief look at history and training facilities at Tuskegee University.

A quick, combat-filled look at the heroics of African American units during WWII.

Gov. Jan Brewer mispronounces the word "Tuskegee" several times at a Thursday event honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. Apparently she did