Black History Month

Henry Ossian Flipper, U.S. Military Academy's first African American graduate

(Photo courtesy of Airman Collin Schmidt )

Matt Saintsing

February 19, 2019 - 5:55 pm

How the Army 'thanked' West Point's first black graduate for his extraordinary service

Henry Ossian Flipper was a true Renaissance Man.

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Matt Saintsing

February 19, 2019 - 3:04 pm

Should a Florida bridge be renamed after the first African-American 4-star General?

It'll be more hard-fought than initially thought.

Courtesy of the Montford Point Marines Association

Matt Saintsing

February 14, 2019 - 5:12 pm

The extremely badass story of the most decorated Montford Point Marine

Some accounts of valor on the battlefield are insane. Then there's Sgt. Maj. Louis Roundtree.

(Georgia Air National Guard Photo)

Kaylah Jackson

February 12, 2019 - 2:04 pm

Georgia Air National Guard’s first black female pilot prepares for deployment

“You could say that aviation and serving others is in my DNA."

February 11, 2019 - 12:01 pm

PHOTOS: Air Force's first black female major general laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

The U.S. Air Force's first black female major general was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery Thursday. RELATED: Air Force’s first black female two-star general to be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery Major General Marcelite Jordan Harris, who served over 30 years in...

Photo courtesy of Associated Press

February 11, 2019 - 7:19 am

SC town honors black WWII vet 7 decades after brutal beating

“You’ll always be an inspiration to many around the nation.”

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Julia LeDoux

February 08, 2019 - 1:09 pm

Montague shattered glass ceilings while designing Navy ships

Raye Montague is a hidden figure no more.

photo courtesy: U.S. Army by Spc. James Harvey

February 07, 2019 - 11:55 am

The Long Gray Line's most historic African American graduates

First superintendent, first graduate, and first female captain of the Corps of Cadets.

Photo courtesy Remi Adeleke

Eye on Veterans

February 06, 2019 - 11:30 am

He was headed for prison, but became a Navy SEAL instead

Remi Adeleke hopes his story can serve as a blueprint for African-American youth heading down the wrong road.

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Phil Briggs

February 05, 2019 - 3:05 pm

6 famous African Americans we're proud to call veterans

Here are the stories of the surprising military service behind some of America's most beloved entertainers: 1. Morgan Freeman Freeman told Military.com he always dreamed of war films, particularly pieces about fighter pilots. In love with the idea of flying, he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and...

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Black History Month

How the Army 'thanked' West Point's first black graduate for his extraordinary service

Should a Florida bridge be renamed after the first African-American 4-star General?

The extremely badass story of the most decorated Montford Point Marine

Georgia Air National Guard’s first black female pilot prepares for deployment

PHOTOS: Air Force's first black female major general laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

SC town honors black WWII vet 7 decades after brutal beating

Montague shattered glass ceilings while designing Navy ships

The Long Gray Line's most historic African American graduates

He was headed for prison, but became a Navy SEAL instead

6 famous African Americans we're proud to call veterans

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