June 19, 2023 Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, commemorating Black history In 2021, Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday in the United States, further solidifying its significance and the importance of acknowledging the legacy of slavery.
Feb. 18, 2022 ‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101 Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."
Nov. 13, 2020 Around the Air Force: SECAF on language & culture, a generational roundtable with Tuskegee Airmen Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett’s message to Airmen about the impact language and cultural competence have on Air Force capabilities, and Air Force Cadets speak with two Tuskegee Airmen during a roundtable hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff