Tag: WWII

Edward Greer, El Paso’s Retired Army Major General and Trailblazer as One of the First Black Generals, Passes Away at 100

Jan 30, 2025

Edward Greer, a retired Army major general and one of the first Black generals in U.S. history, has passed away at the age of 100. His legacy in both military service and the El Paso community continues to…
Charity Adams Earley: U.S. Army’s First Black Female Officer Who Led Battalion to Resolve WWII Mail Crisis in Record Time

Aug 29, 2024

Discover how Charity Adams Earley, the first Black woman to command American troops overseas, led an all-female battalion to solve a critical mail backlog during WWII, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.

Edward Greer, El Paso’s Retired Army Major General and Trailblazer as One of the First Black Generals, Passes Away at 100