By D. Kevin McNeir Special to The AFRO First in a two-part series Since our nation’s first war, the American Revolution, African Americans have fought in all of the United States’ major military conflicts, whether they enlisted voluntarily, or were drafted. Despite this historical fact, there are many today who callously refuse to acknowledge the service […]
Tag: U.S. Air Force
Posted inBlack History
Beyond the uniform: How two veterans shaped lives through service and sacrifice
Veterans Charles McGee and Efrem Odum reflect on how military service shaped their identities, families and futures. From the jungles of Vietnam to post-service careers in law enforcement and construction, their stories reveal the lasting impact of duty, discipline and personal legacy.
Posted inTechnology
Prepare for life after graduation by cleaning up your digital footprint
Graduation season is the perfect time to clean up your digital footprint.
Posted inU.S. Government
War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon’s DEI purge
The Defense Department has created a database of 26,000 images and posts marked for deletion as part of a purge of diversity, equity and inclusion content, with officials estimating that the total could be as high as 100,000.
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News
The AFRO honors military men and women at annual Veterans Day luncheon
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor The AFRO honored members of the U.S. Air Force; U.S. Army; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps and the Space Force inside of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland’s African American History and Culture on Nov. 14. The event served as a salute to Carroll A. […]
