African American Forces
Today, African-Americans make up more than 19 percent of the Total Army. (US Army)
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency partnered with the University of New Orleans, University of Innsbruck and the National World War
As a Tuskegee Airman and the first African American at Langley Air Force Base, James Cotten helped bridge the social
Features a brief synopsis of African-American firsts throughout U.S. military history.
Daniel “Chappie” James was the U.S. Air Forces first African-American 4-star general. He trained Tuskegee Airmen and even faced down
Retired General Benjamin Davis Jr.'s contributions towards a desegregated United States Air Force are highlighted. Narration by President William J
From leading Marines to leading in business, retired Marine Gilda A. Jackson is the first female African American Colonel. Her
Approximately 20,000 African-Americans enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949 - a time when the U.S. was at
Buffalo Soldiers Day celebrates African-Americans in the U.S. Army on July 28.
The Montford Point Marines were the first African American Marines to enter the Corps. Joining the ranks just after World