Feb. 28, 2024 Tuskegee medics overcome barriers, leave lasting impact on Air Force medicine The policies of the armed services in World War II reflected the stresses and contradictions of segregated American society of the time, and historical records show the Army Air Forces and its medical service were no exception.
Feb. 28, 2022 5 reasons to celebrate Black History Month, with Brig. Gen. Flowers When it comes to making black history, Brig. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Jr. has seen it firsthand. Flowers Jr. outlined some of the reasons he considers it important to celebrate Black History Month.
March 23, 2021 Airman Spotlight: Readiness relies on broken barriers In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, shares her dedication to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the AFMS.
Feb. 1, 2019 Black History Month: WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott served as a nurse assistant in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II During World War II, Cpl. Lena Derriecott learned a hard lesson about segregation in the U.S. military. Derriecott, an African-American woman, volunteered in 1943 for the U.S. Army Air Corps Women’s Army Corps.
Feb. 22, 2018 From Flight Surgeon to Astronaut: Air Force Colonel (Dr.) Yvonne Cagle As a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Col. Yvonne Darlene Cagle wanted to fly even higher and fast. She had always wanted to leave her footprints in moon dust, a dream held since seeing Neil Armstrong do it on July 20, 1969. Twenty-seven years after Armstrong’s historic steps, Cagle herself became an
March 1, 2017 Air Commandos bring passion, pride to Black History Month display Air Commandos visiting the Cannon clinic might have noticed some new displays this month--from the banners that greet them at the front door to the model P-51 Mustang soaring over their heads. The multimedia display honoring Black History Month was planned and accomplished by Master Sgt. William
Feb. 28, 2017 Leaders in MHS look to inspire the next generation during Black History Month The contributions of African-Americans to military medicine are many and ongoing. During Black History Month, three current African-American Military Health System senior leaders shared their stories with some common themes: decades of struggle, perseverance and above all, opportunities presented
Feb. 3, 2016 History Remembers Lt Abbie Sweetwine, “The Angel of Platform 6” In recognition of African-American History Month the AFMS is featuring a matriarch of change and an Air Force Nurse, 2nd Lt. Abbie Sweetwine, who became a heroine and “The Angel of Platform 6”.On the morning of Oct. 8, 1952, the country of England suffered the worst train wreck in its history.