Black Female U-2 Pilot Broke Barriers on the Ground and in the Air Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal started out in the Navy flying helicopters but ended up becoming the first Black woman to fly...
Getting to Know the First Black Navy SEALs Fred "Tiz" Morrison and William Goines were Black pioneers in naval special warfare and generally acknowledged to be the...
The Harlem Hellfighters: The Full Story They became famous for their exploits in World War I - but what did the Harlem Hellfighters do after the war ended? A lot, as...
What You Should Know About the Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of Black pilots who helped the Allies win World War II -- and helped break the military...
Fighting for Respect: Black Soldiers in World War I In addition to being a major global turning point, World War I saw Blacks making huge contribution to the U.S. war effort.
Navy Christens Destroyer Named for First Black Marine General Officer The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. is named in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr., the first black Marine...
These 3 Black National Guard Units Served with Distinction in WWI The National Guard's history is replete with examples of African Americans who served with distinction.
How This West Point Cadet Made History Simone Askew solidified her place in history at West Point, becoming the first Black woman to earn the position of first...
Year-by-Year Account Tells Inspiring Story of the Tuskegee Airmen Charles McGee, one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen, says a new book "provides an accurate and complete record" of all the...
'Ten Stars' Biography Details Life of First Black to Lead Troops in Combat "Ten Stars," by author Kendal Weaver, details the life of Gen. J. Gary Cooper, the first Black Marine to lead desegregated...
Veterans Can Start Filing New Claims Now for 23 Illnesses Covered Under New Law The bill expands health care and disability compensation for veterans affected by burn pits and other toxic exposures.
President Signs Historic Toxic Exposure Bill Extending Benefits to Millions of Veterans In a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said the bill fulfills a promise he made to veterans when...
Ranger Candidates Were Killed by Falling Tree During Georgia Storm Two Army Ranger candidates killed during a training exercise on a mountain in north Georgia were hit by a falling tree while...
Man Fatally Shot at Gate of Remote Space Force Station Was Reportedly Armed The man who was shot and killed outside of a remote Space Force station in New Hampshire arrived at the front gate with a gun...
Soldier's Assault Suit Against Officers Can Proceed to Trial A U.S. Army lieutenant who was pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop in Virginia can present his claims...
