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Tuskegee Airmen
Heritage lays foundation for Air Force Basic Military Training
February 12, 2025
— During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force Basic Military Training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force...
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Civilian Pilot Training Program offered pilot training to previously excluded groups
June 27, 2022
— President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law June 27, 1939. Preceding the law was the Civilian Pilot Training Program, or CPTP, which aimed to train 20,000 civilian pilots a year for military service and meant individuals previously excluded from pilot training could learn to fly through educational institutions. Suddenly, African Americans and women could pilot planes...
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Air Force releases 'Red Tail Angels' docuseries
November 11, 2020
— “The Red Tail Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen...
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Air Force Recruiting, NASCAR to honor fallen Tuskegee Airman Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2020
— Air Force Recruiting Service and Richard Petty Motorsports will pay tribute to an American hero and fallen Tuskegee Airman, Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson, as part of NASCAR’s Coca Cola 600 Memorial Day tribute at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2020. ...
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Air Force announces newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’
September 17, 2019
— The Air Force’s all-new advanced trainer aircraft, the T-X, has officially been named the T-7A Red Hawk. The first T-7A aircraft and simulators are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in 2023...
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99th FTS pays tribute to fallen Tuskegee Airman
June 28, 2019
— The 99th Flying Training Squadron paid tribute June 21 to a member of a groundbreaking African-American flying unit that overcame racial prejudice and stereotypes to excel in its mission at the height of World War II...
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99th FTS carries on Tuskegee Airmen legacy, trains ‘world’s best’ instructor pilots
May 17, 2016
— During World War II, a group of pilots from the 99th FighterSquadron made a name for themselves as being experts in the sky abroad, whilealso breaking racial barriers at home. With red-tailed aircraft...
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