Tag: military history
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First Lt. Gabrielle A. White, a 25-year-old Black woman, makes history as the first female to complete the U.S. Army’s grueling Best Ranger Competition.
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Freddie Stowers, the first Black WWI Medal of Honor recipient, overcame decades of erasure to be honored. His bravery and recognition tell a story of justice restored.
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Gen. Michael X. Garrett, the first Black commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, had his legacy erased in the Pentagon’s DEI content purge. Learn more about this historic oversight.
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The remarkable journey of Carl Maxie Brashear, the first African American Master Diver in the U.S. Navy. Overcoming racial barriers and a disability, Brashear’s story of resilience and determination serves as an inspiration to all. Learn how he…
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Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
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