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This circa 1950 photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Jesse Brown in the cockpit of an F4U-4 Corsair fighter at an unidentified location.

Film helps renew search for first Black Navy pilot’s remains

The making of a film has reignited efforts to repatriate the remains of America’s first Black Navy pilot, who died in 1950 during the Korean War.

3 months ago

‘Devotion’ trailer pays homage to pilots of America’s forgotten war

The movie hits theaters Nov. 23.

By Sarah Sicard

7 months ago

Tuskegee Airman discusses ‘the arc of justice’ at Fort Bragg

Moments before retired Air Force Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse Jr. addressed a group at Fort Bragg, he described an instance when he was kicked off a train in the 1940s because of the color of his skin.

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer via the AP

4 years ago

Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Hudner buried at Arlington cemetery

A former U.S. Navy pilot from Massachusetts who received the Medal of Honor for his heroics during the Korean War is being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

5 years ago

Commentary: Korean War hero showed valor on and off the battlefield

A Medal of Honor Day appreciation of Navy Capt. Thomas Hudner.

By Marine Lt. Col. Scott Cooper (ret.)

5 years ago

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