Latest "desegregation of the military" stories

94-year-old Montford Point Marine veteran awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Less than 2,000 of 20,000 Montford Point Marines have been identified and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Commentary: Military legacy is rich with African-American contributions

Black History Month provides the opportunity for us to be curious, to look around, and to learn more about the contributions made by African-Americans to our country.

By Retired Army Col. Charles D. Allen

4 years ago

Fort Leonard Wood’s first female commander wants women to know what’s possible when serving in the military

Maj. Gen. Donna Martin is the first woman to lead Fort Leonard Wood since it opened in 1941. She's also one of few African-Americans to do so.

By Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP

4 years ago

Tuskegee Airmen memorial shares Freeman Field Mutiny story that led to military desegregation

Creating the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Plaza as his Eagle Scout project three years ago, Tim Molinari wanted to ensure there was a record of what happened at Freeman Army Airfield in Seymour.

By Zach Spicer, The (Semour, Ind.) Tribune

4 years ago

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