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  • In memory of 'Chappie': 1st US Black 4-star general

    There are numerous Black American service members who broke barriers and could be highlighted during Black History Month. On Feb. 11, however, it is the 101st birthday of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch.

  • MacDill celebrates Black History Month

    Team MacDill and the Department of Defense join the nation in celebrating Black History Month during February. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their immeasurable impact on United States history.

  • MacDill Black History Month observance

    Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frank Bell Jr., national historian for the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Associations, speaks about his early years in the Air Force as the guest speaker during the Black History Month observance at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 21, 2019.