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For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine
Idaho Guard Black Hawk crew lost sight in bleak weather prior to fatal crash
The crew had only 14 seconds from the time they initiated the procedure to switch to instruments to the time the aircraft impacted the ground.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: A mother and daughters’ shared West Point legacy
The four women of the Copeland-Haynes family have all graduated from or are currently attending West Point.
By Military Times staff
VA secretary promises diverse leadership team, but can’t say when they’ll be in place
Denis McDonough said that finding the right leaders for the department is among his first priorities in office.
Marine Corps disables comments on Twitter post about women training at San Diego recruit depot
A tweet from the official Marine Corps Twitter account has drawn questions because of a decision to disable reader comments.
By Philip Athey
These forgotten soldiers might have been the first Black troops to wear Union blue in combat
Advocates want the unit better recognized for its historic achievements.
By Todd South
Army’s 1st Black Ranger instructor remembered for fighting crime in Columbus, Georgia
Milton “Davey” Lockett Jr. was inducted into the Rangers’ Hall of Fame in 2001. After he died in 2018, the Columbus Police Department named its community room for him.
By Tim Chitwood, (Columbus, Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer via the AP
Air Force must address inequalities, lack of opportunities for Hispanic airmen
The Air Force Independent Racial Disparity Review's narrow focus on issues affecting Black airmen has led to the development of recommendations that may not necessarily address longstanding disparities for Hispanics and other minorities.
By Brig. Gen. (ret.) Ricardo Aponte and Brig. Gen. (ret.) Carlos E. Martinez
Navy officials address 2 racist incidents on West Coast
The meetings came after a noose was found on one ship, and hate speech was found written on a wall on another ship.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Spate of Black Hawk crew deaths prompts questions for Pentagon
There have been five fatal Black Hawk crashes in the past 14 months, both overseas and domestically, claiming the lives of 16 service members.
By Kyle Rempfer