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American Airpower Museum celebrates the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen of the 555th Parachute Battalion
The museum featured presentations and screenings of a film based on the Tuskegee Airmen.
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After sharp backlash from legislators, retired military personnel and others, the U.S. Air Force confirmed to USA TODAY Monday that it will resume Teaching Your Recruits About the First Black Airmen In the nation’s army.
The move comes on the heels of the Air Force confirming Saturday that instructions regarding the course Tuskegee Airmen – More than 15,000 black pilots, mechanics and cooks were pulled from basic training courses in the segregated Army of World War II.
Additionally, military officials confirmed that the Air Force had pulled out training regarding Women Air Force Service Pilot (Wasp) – a paramilitary aviation organization of female pilots employed to fly during World War II.
President Donald Trump was sworn into office on January 20, DII is prohibited throughout the US government Also the nation’s army.
Training resumed as of Monday, pulled up to Jan. 23, Air Force Air Education and Training commander Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson confirmed to USA TODAY.
“The block in which these lessons were taught included DEI content, which was directed for removal,” Robinson released in a statement Monday morning. “We believe that this adjustment to the curriculum is fully aligned with the guidance provided in the DEI Executive Order. No airmen or guardians would miss this block of instruction due to the modification, although one group of trainees did delay training. ,
‘Malicious Compliance’
In a post on Sunday, Alabama Senator Katie Boyd Britt Decided to stop teaching the video “Malicious Compliance”.
“President Trump celebrated and honored the Tuskegee Airmen during his first term, promoting legendary aviator Charles McGee to brigadier general and pinning their stars in the Oval Office,” Britt wrote. “In its second term, the Trump Administration will continue to deeply honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. Their history and their lessons will continue to be taught – because their legacy is one of excellence, of success, and of unquestionable merit. ,
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, took oath on FridayQuickly responding to Britt’s message, saying, “This move won’t stand.”
Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Chairman praises curriculum resumption
On Monday, the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. National President Leon G. Butler Jr. praised Air Force leadership for quickly responding to the nonprofit organization’s “concerns.”
The day before, on Saturday, Organization Issued a statement expressing disappointment and strong opposition to the removal of the airmen’s story from Air Force training courses, calling the soldiers “an essential part of American history and carried significant weight in the war”.
“Based on the latest statements and news reports from the Air Force and the Department of Defense, we look forward to the training courses being restored to their original state so that Airmen and parents can continue to learn about the important legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and women.” Air Force service pilots,” Butler told USA TODAY.
Tuskegee Airmen, WASP training to resume Monday
The revised training, which “focuses on the documented historical legacy and decorated valor with which these units and Airmen fought for our country in World War II and beyond” (Monday), Robinson said.
“The Air Force has not detracted from the incredible legacy of these Airmen through any training,” Robinson said. “His personal examples of service, sacrifice and combat effectiveness are illustrative of the core values, character and warrior ethos required to be an Airman and Guardian.”
Who were the women Air Force service pilots?
According to the Air Force Historical Support Division, wasp flew to 126 locations across the countryWhere he also made targets for gunnery training and served as an instructor for the Eastern Flying Training Command.
Of those, 38 died in the line of duty, 11 in training and 27 during missions, according to the division.
