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Medal of Honor review for minority WWI veterans included in 2020 defense bill The World War I Valor Medals Review Act would require the Department of Defense to review World War I service records and determine if any minority service members are eligible for the Medal of Honor.

Lynching in America: Targeting Black Veterans This report highlights the challenges endured by black veterans so that we can better confront the legacy of this violence.

A Life Dedicated to Raising the Profile of a Black Army Unit Overlooked by History

nytimes.com After it is renovated, the 369th Regiment Armory will have a “museum grade” exhibition of artifacts related to the Harlem Hellfighters, a black unit that fought in World War I.

Singh, first woman and first African American to lead Maryland National Guard, to retire

washingtonpost.com Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh served for 36 years. During her tenure in the top post, she had an all-female command staff.

America's strained salute to its black military veterans

bbc.com Black Americans have always helped fight America's wars, but do not receive the same reverence as white soldiers.

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FrenchWarVeterans.com – Honoring the 369th Infantry Rgt. “Harlem Hellfighters”

frenchwarveterans.com In the context of the 100th anniversary of the First World War a ceremony was held at the French Consulate General in New York in honor of the 369th US Infantry Regiment known as the Harlem Hellfighters. This regiment made up of African-American and Puerto Rican recruits distinguished itself in heav...

FrenchWarVeterans.com – Black History Month/Reception honoring African American Women in the Military: WWII and Beyond

frenchwarveterans.com A reception hosted by Terrance C. Holliday, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs was held on February 27. Speakers included Capt. Ronald J. Williams Wells, US Navy Chaplain) Deputy Commissioner Ellen Flannelly, Stacey Cumberbatch, Dpt. of Administrative Services, Major General Joseph McNeil, USAF (Ret)....

Women In Military Service For America Memorial

Today we honor Cathy Williams, the only known woman Buffalo Soldier. She served disguised as a man in the segregated Thirty-Eighth Infantry Regimen. She was born into slavery, and after being freed, she had to serve the US Army as a cook and laundress through battles and campaigns. After the Civil War, she enlisted with the Buffalo Soldiers as William Cathy and served for two years until her post surgeon discovered she was a woman.

The military offered this soldier the chance to “make my own living and not be dependent on relations or friends” and tales of Williams became popular. She was a trailblazer and quietly defied norms to find a better life, not knowing she was helping to pave the way for so many.

Bronx Woman Becomes First Black Female U-2 Pilot In History - Welcome2TheBronx™

welcome2thebronx.com Lt. Col Merryl Tengesdal, a Bronx native, has become the first African-American female to ever pilot the U-2 — an ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft used for intelligence gathering and can fly up to altitudes of 70,000 feet. The aircraft is celebrating 60 years this year in flight. Accord...

Marcelite J. Harris, the first black female major general in the U.S. military, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

nbcnews.com She retired from the Air Force in 1997 as the nation’s highest-ranking black woman in the Department of Defense.

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Little-Known Heroes: All-Black 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps | GearJunkie

gearjunkie.com Meet some of the toughest men ever to ride a bike.

The 369 Historical Society wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of LTC Norman Easy. We will always remember his time working with the Historical Society to "Help Keep History Alive". He will be missed.

U.S Army W.T.F! moments

Richard Overton, the country's oldest World War II veteran, passed away at 112 years old Thursday.

Until Valhalla

Raye Montague, the Navy’s ‘Hidden Figure’ Ship Designer, Dies at 83

nytimes.com Despite facing racism and sexism, she became the first person to design a Navy ship using a computer program. She was recognized nationally only later in life.

FrenchWarVeterans.com – Harlem Hellfighters Commemoration

frenchwarveterans.com The First World War was known as the “War to End All Wars” understably as many hoped the horrors they had lived through would never occur again. The war began in Europe in 1914 between European countries. The principal belligerents were Germany supported by members of the Triple Alliance and Fra...

When America Forgot All About its Black WWI Soldiers

ozy.com Nearly 400,000 proud African-Americans served a country in World War I that was incapable of honoring their service.

It's Time We Remember the Harlem Hellfighters

It is time for the 369th Harlem Hellfighters to be recognized like the Tuskegee Airmen and the Montford Point Marines.

historynewsnetwork.org Like the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought in WW 2, the Hellfighters deserve to be remembered for their heroism in the face of racist attacks in WW 1.

Harlem WWI Armistice 100th Anniversary Observance Set At Dorrance Brooks Square Park

harlemworldmagazine.com A 100th Anniversary Observance of the armistice ending the First World War has been set for Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 am at Dorrance Brooks Square Park on Edgecombe Continue Reading →

Year Later, Hellfighters Feel Forgotten

nytimes.com Archives | 1992 Year Later, Hellfighters Feel Forgotten By LYNDA RICHARDSONJAN. 26, 1992 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Continue reading the main story About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publicatio...

Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions

idahostatesman.com President Donald Trump bestows the nation's highest military honor on a retired Marine sergeant major for valorous action in Vietnam half a century ago.

World War One Centennial Committee for New York City

The Ebony Doughboys reenactors from Maryland and New Jersey came to Governors Island National Monument for Camp Doughboy WWI History Weekend. These living historians represent the 36th Infantry, the Harlem Hellfighters. The event is held annually in September on Governors Island. Photo by Vlad Kfrg vpvisuals.com.

West Point gets 1st black superintendent in 216-year history

stripes.com Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, a 1983 U.S. Military Academy graduate who has held high-ranking Army posts in Europe and Asia, will assume command as the academy's 60th superintendent during a ceremony Monday morning in West Point's Jefferson Hall.

Harlem Hellfighter Black History Month Dinner Committee

May I have the pleasure of introducing you to 2nd Lieutenant Lasheri Mayes - the first African American Female Infrantry Officer in the State of NY. That is Hooah! Just think all of you need to know that and pray for her success on a challenging career choice!

LTC Renee Ford, family and friends at her swearing in ceremony today at the Pentagon . The 369 Historical Society is very proud of you and wish you much success!

Promotion today, May 4th, to LTC Renee Ford.

Major Ford swearing in ceremony at the Pentagon today May 4, 2018 to LTC!
Congratulations!

Congratulations on your promotion!

MIDEAST TENSIONS; Seasoned in Vietnam, 'Harlem Hell Fighters' Report to the Gulf

nytimes.com Archives | 1990 MIDEAST TENSIONS; Seasoned in Vietnam, 'Harlem Hell Fighters' Report to the Gulf By GEORGE JAMES Continue reading the main story Share This Page Continue reading the main story View page in TimesMachine , Page 001014 The New York Times Archives They are members of the 369th Transport...