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    AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

    African American History Month

    African American History Month    

    February is African American/Black History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. The commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, by honoring the men and women who have played a vital role in the history of our nation. <br /> <br /> <br /> Keep up with how the military is honoring African American History Month by subscribing to this feature page. The news, videos and images also highlight the past and present military service of African Americans.

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    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" "Diversity in our Army is important...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" "Diversity in our Army is important...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “In the Army, diversity is important...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “In the Army, diversity is important...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “Diversity is important in our Army...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “Diversity is important in our Army...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “Diversity in the Army is crucial...
    Black History Month: Why Diversity is Important in the U.S. Army

    Black History Month: Why Diversity is...
    01.30.23 | Courtesy Photo | 2CAB
    February is Black History Month and we asked our Soldiers "Why is diversity important in the U.S. Army?" “Diversity in the Army is crucial...
    Tripoli

    Tripoli
    02.16.21 | CPO B Biller | LHA-7
    210216-N-OP825-1096 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Marcus Bridges speaks during a Black History Month...

    634 Featured Videos

    Community Leaders Address Youth During Black History Month

    Community Leaders Address Youth During...
    02.29.24 | SGT Nicholas Riccio | AFN-H
    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Britton Price, Maj. Booker T. Washington, Cap. Natalia Drew, and Coach Shaune Griffin addressed an audience at the Smith Youth...
    USS Stout Celebrates Black History Month

    USS Stout Celebrates Black History Month
    02.28.24 | LTJG Ian Tumulty | DDG-55
    NORFOLK, VA (February 29, 2024) - Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) answer the question "What does Black History Month...
    Pass the Mic: Black History Month

    Pass the Mic: Black History Month
    02.27.24 | SSgt Janae Masoner | 139AW
    Tech. Sgt. Jamal Glasper, 139th Force Support Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron, Missouri Air...
    Black History Month: Staff Sgt. Malika Moore

    Black History Month: Staff Sgt. Malika Moore
    02.27.24 | SGT Michael Schwenk | NJ-NG
    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Malika Moore, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, New Jersey National Guard, reflects on Black History Month and what it...
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    3,376 Featured Images

    CNATT Unit North Island, local mayor celebrate African-American History Month

    CNATT Unit North Island, local mayor...
    03.19.24 | Jerron Barnett | CNATT
    SAN DIEGO -- The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit North Island staff celebrated African-American History Month with a special...
    Walter Reed Salutes Capt. Carlos Williams’s Leadership During Black History Month

    Walter Reed Salutes Capt. Carlos...
    02.29.24 | PO1 Jesse Sharpe | WRNMMC
    U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Carlos Williams, Director of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical...
    Black History Month appreciation at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton

    Black History Month appreciation at...
    02.29.24 | Douglas Stutz | NHB
    NHB/NMRTC Bremerton wrapped up a month-long recognition of February designated as Black History Month with a poster competition display on the...
    Reserve Officer Makes History as First African American Elected to Local City Council

    Reserve Officer Makes History as First...
    02.29.24 | Courtesy Photo | USARC
    U.S. Army Maj. Clarence Black, plans and operations officer for the 364th Theater Public Affairs Support Element. Black made history as the first...
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    564 Featured Stories

    Moore Guy discusses her family ties to 108th Colored Troops with JMC’s workforce

    Moore Guy discusses her family ties to...
    03.27.24 | Matthew Wheaton | JMC
    To close out Black History Month, Rock Island native Shellie Moore Guy, an author, poet, storyteller, and speaker, met with the Joint Munitions...
    Mobile District continues to preserve African American History

    Mobile District continues to preserve...
    02.29.24 | Jeremy Murray | USACEMD
    During Black History Month, it's crucial to recognize efforts to preserve and honor the historical legacy of African Americans, especially those...
    Army Reserve Soldier shares her story, serving her city and country

    Army Reserve Soldier shares her story,...
    02.29.24 | SSG David Lietz | 85thSC
    “You must be very strong headed, uncomplacent and very spiritual,” said Master Sgt. Diane Mason, G-1, Non-Commissioned Offer in Charge,...
    Louisville District engineer champions STEM education and diversity to inspire future generations

    Louisville District engineer champions...
    02.29.24 | Kelsie Hall | USACE-L
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Army and Interagency and International Support (IIS) Section Chief, Stacey Purifoy-Jones,...
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    76 Featured Audio

    AFN Bavaria Radio News February 29, 2024
    02.29.24 | SGT Alaura Lucas and SSG Brian Moody and SGT Danilo Pascaretta | AFN-Bavaria
    United States Army Garrison Ansbach hosted a community meal in observance of Black History Month at the Wings of Victory Warrior restaurant in...

    AFN Bavaria Radio News February 22, 2024
    02.22.24 | SPC Kaleb Kennedy and SGT Danilo Pascaretta and SGT Owen Thez | AFN-Bavaria
    Recently, the United States Army Garrison Bavaria Army Community Service partnered with the Grafenwoehr USO to host a “Trivia Tuesday” Black...
    The Marne Report

    The Marne Report
    02.15.24 | Kevin Larson | FSTE-PAO
    On this week's edition of the Marne Report Podcast we're celebrating Black History Month by learning about some of the notable black Soldiers who...
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    75 Featured Graphics

    Black History Month 2024

    Black History Month 2024
    02.14.24 | Porsha Auzenne | FJ-PAO
    In honor of Black History Month, this graphic was done as a tribute to Sgt. Henry Johnson for the Fort Johnson Guardian. Fort Johnson was...
    Black History Month 2024

    Black History Month 2024
    02.08.24 | SSgt Timothy Leddick | 911AW
    Photo illustration production for Black History Month 2024 for use in digital graphics products. Illustration consists of Senior Master Sgt. Janay...
    3AF celebrates Black History Month

    3AF celebrates Black History Month
    02.08.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech |
    This layout and design graphic was created for social media at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 7, 2024. This layout and design graphic was...
    3AF celebrates Black History Month

    3AF celebrates Black History Month
    02.08.24 | SrA Madelyn Keech |
    This layout and design graphic was created for social media at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 7, 2024. This layout and design graphic was...
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