African-American History Month

*AFPS STORIES*
Army Guard Promotes 1st Black Woman to Flag Rank By Master Sgt. Bob Haskell, USA National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va., September 13, 2002 – Brig. Gen. Julia Jeter Cleckley vowed to make it possible for others to follow in her footsteps after becoming the first African-American woman to be promoted from full colonel to flag officer in the Army National Guard on Sept. 3. more Pioneering Tuskegee Airman Laid to Rest in Arlington By Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez, USAF Special to the American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 17, 2002 — Friends, family, military and retired military members gathered today to pay tribute and to lay to rest an Air Force pioneer. more One Moment in Time By Eugene Harper American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 17, 2002 — I remember our meeting nearly 20 years ago as if it were yesterday. The then-retired three-star had insisted that we meet at my office, despite my deference and offer that we meet at a place convenient to him. But my location was fine for him — next door to where he regularly shopped at the commissary at then-Cameron Station, Alexandria, Va. more The Changing Nature of Equality By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 27, 2002 — If the men who signed the Declaration of Independence could see America today, they'd probably be astonished. more President Discusses Black History Month in Radio Address THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Recently, I had the honor of welcoming Coretta Scott King and her children to the White House to observe Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Shortly after the holiday I visited the school that young Dr. King attended in Atlanta, Booker T. Washington High School. more DoD Holds African-American History Month Observance By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2002 — DoD held its African-American History Month observance in the Pentagon auditorium Feb. 21 in celebration of the diverse heritage and culture of the defense military and civilian work force. more Whitney M. Young Jr.: Little Known Civil Rights Pioneer By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Many people, particularly the younger generation, are not aware of Whitney M. Young, Jr.'s contributions to the civil rights movement or his role in making life better for African Americans in the armed forces. more Some People Uncomfortable With Ethnic Observances, General Says By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — "I'm a little anxious about the subject of African American History Month because a lot of people are uncomfortable with that subject," Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Clifford L. Stanley told the packed Pentagon auditorium. more Former Pug 'Kid Odell' Reflects On Navy Career By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — He joined the Navy on May 7, 1936, as one of 12 African Americans from the Los Angeles area selected for an integrated boot camp training program. more	Presidential Proclamation For African-American History Month Sidebar: Navy Ships Named in Honor of African Americans By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — It took more than 168 years after the Continental Congress authorized the first ship of a new Navy for the United Colonies on Oct. 13, 1775, before a ship was named for an African American. more DoD Film Reveals Black World War II By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — An important, revealing piece of military history has lain hush in a corner of America's closet for more than 50 years. It was something never talked about, but it's finally coming to light, said Army Lt. Col. Tom Surface. more 6th-Grader Wins African American History Essay Contest By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2002 — Sixth-grader Shallah Marshall said he researched African American history in libraries and received help and encouragement from his parents to write the award-winning African American History Month essay in the annual DoD-sponsored competition. more Fort Mose: A Diversified Past By 1st Lt. Steve Alvarez Special to the American Forces Information Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2002 — The fabric of Col. Horace Tucker's uniform is much different from that worn by his Florida National Guard predecessor more than 260 years ago. But there is a common thread that binds him to the soldiers of the past, and particularly to one who served at an old Florida post, Fort Mose (pronounced mo-zay). more African-Americans Gain Fame as World War II Red Ball Express Drivers By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2002 — "When Gen. Patton said for you be there, you were there if you had to drive all day and all night. Those trucks just kept running. They'd break down, we'd fix them and they'd run again," said James D. Rookard, a truck driver with the famous World War II Red Ball Express. more U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Clover B. Christensen African-American History Month Honors Diversity in the Navy A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) provides music during celebrations on the mess decks, held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. more African-Americans in the Navy By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Blacks have served in the Navy since before there was a republic, but their contributions — even their numbers — aren't widely known. more What I Learned, But Did Not Know By Tech. Sgt. Phillip E. Copeland, USAF American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — I've learned as an adult that there is so much more African-American history than was taught to me as a child. more
*MILITARY SITES*
*ARMY* Photo Gallery: Intergration of the Armed Forces Photo Gallery: Buffalo Soldiers on the Eve of War Photo Gallery: African Americans In the U. S. Army - Early WWII *NAVY* Special message from the Chief of Naval Personnel African-Americans in the U.S. Navy National Historical Center — Frequently Asked Questions A Chronology of African-American Military Service from WWI through WWII Negro Women to be Accepted in Women's Reserve, U.S. Naval Reserve African- Americans and the U.S. Navy — Recruiting Posters Featuring African- Americans	*AIR FORCE* Eugene Jacques Bullard makes mark as world's first black fighter pilot McGuire troops meet legendary aviators Tuskegee Airman remembers life as a trainee Video spreads message of social equality William Cathay — a one-of-a-kind Buffalo Soldier *MARINE CORPS* Long overdue, but not forgotten Tri-Command observes Martin Luther King Day Mentors key to general's success This year's Martin Luther King Jr. day to be observed with 'a day on' *COAST GUARD* African-Americans in the United States Coast Guard African-Americans In The Coast Guard: Moments In History Photo Gallery: African-Americans in the Coast Guard
*List of U.S. Wars and Campaigns* This list of African-Americans are categorized by a particular war or campaign ranging from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. For Full List. A Brief History — Medal of Honor	African- American Corridor at the Pentagon Medal of Honor recipient Clarence E. Sasser admires the Medal of Honor displayed in the Pentagon's African- American corridor. *Congressional Medal of Honor Society*
*RELATED SITES*
DoD Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. — A Day On, Not A Day Off! African-American Civil War Monument	Cowboys, "Indians" and Buffalo Soldiers United States Postal Service — Celebrates Black History Month Black Heritage Series (1978-2001) Facts *RUMOR ABOUT BLACK HERITAGE STAMP SERIES DISCONTINUING IS UNTRUE* WASHINGTON — Recent media reports and Internet messages saying the U.S. Postal Service is discontinuing its long-standing Black Heritage Series of stamps are completely false, but quickly turning into an urban legend! Also untrue is the allegation that the Postal Service has directed that the Black Heritage Series stamps be destroyed while still available for sale. Full Story

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President Truman's Executive Order of July 1948 marked the end of the African-American military unit in the Armed Service

Inspection at Camp Robert Smalls, NTS Great Lakes

20 mm gun crew on USS Copahee, September 1942

Third Army Louisiana Maneuvers, Camp Polk, La., Signal Corps men bury telephone wires of Red Army under road bed. Arkansas 4/19/43. 93rd Division Hq. Co.

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