Monica R. Lawson Makes History as First Black Woman to Rise From Chaplain to Colonel in the U.S. Army
Last month, Monica R. Lawson became the first active-duty Black woman chaplain to be promoted to colonel in the U.S. Army....
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First Black Air Force Chief Of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Is Sworn In By Vice President Mike Pence
The first Black Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, was sworn into office late Tuesday afternoon...
Trump Still Refuses To Rename Army Bases Named After Confederate Leaders
President Trump is refusing to rename military bases that are named after confederate leaders saying their history is too storied....
Trump Will ‘Not Even Consider’ Renaming Military Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would “not even consider” renaming Army bases that honor Confederate leaders who fought to protect slavery and uphold white...
14 Black Veterans Who Now Sit on Corporate Boards
After their tours of duty, these black veterans were drafted to serve on corporate boards to share their leadership and strategic skills in corporate America....
From ‘Zero to Breakthrough’: Vernice ‘FlyGirl’ Armour Talks Making Obstacles Her Stepping Stools
The Marine’s first black combat pilot, Vernice “FlyGirl†Armour says, “There’s a brick wall. It’s about whether you choose to break it down.â€...
African American Women Who Made U.S. Military History
Whether by defending our country on the front lines to providing support to U.S. soldiers and civilian employees, these legendary black women made a mark...
“Military Spouse of the Year” Talks Helping Others Become Successful Entrepreneurs
Lakesha Cole, founder of She Swank Too and Milspousepreneur serves as a mentor and business coach for aspiring military spouse entrepreneurs....
For The First Time In Its 216-Year History, West Point Gets First Black Superintendent
West Point which didn’t graduate its first black cadet until the Reconstruction in 1877 now has its first black Superintendent. For the first time in...
Marine Corps Promotes Lorna Mahlock To Become Its First Black Woman Brigadier General
The United States Marine Corps announced the promotion of Lorna Mahlock to Brigadier General, becoming the first black woman to occupy the position....