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Marcella “Marcy” Ng, First Black Female Pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces Who Completed Army Flight School in 1979 and Went on to Serve a 22 Year Military Career Across Germany, Korea, and Fort Hood

Apr 30, 2026

Marcella “Marcy” Ng became the first Black female pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces after completing Army flight school in 1979. Her 22 year military career included service in Germany, Korea, and Fort Hood.
Robert Lawrence Jr. Set the Standard as the First Black Astronaut Chosen for a U.S. Space Program

Jul 1, 2025

Robert Lawrence Jr., the first Black astronaut selected for a U.S. space program, never made it to space but reshaped America’s space legacy with brilliance, courage, and sacrifice.

Marcella “Marcy” Ng, First Black Female Pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces Who Completed Army Flight School in 1979 and Went on to Serve a 22 Year Military Career Across Germany, Korea, and Fort Hood