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

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

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

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

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

As a Tuskegee Airman and the first African American at Langley Air Force Base, James Cotten helped bridge the social