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African American Veterans

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charity Earley

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charity Earley

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charity A. Earley, who was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran George Leighton

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran George Leighton

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George N. Leighton, who served in the Army and as a Senior Judge in Illinois.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Young

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Young

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Young, who was the first African American Army soldier to reach the rank of colonel.

  • America250: Coast Guard Veteran Vincent Patton III

    America250: Coast Guard Veteran Vincent Patton III

    This week’s America250 salute is Coast Guard Veteran Vincent Patton III, who was the first African American Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ruben Rivers

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ruben Rivers

    During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ruben Rivers, who received a Medal of Honor for actions in WWII.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William VanHooks Jr.

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William VanHooks Jr.

    During National African American History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William VanHooks Jr., who served 22 years.

  • VA Chief Medical Officer promotes COVID-19 vaccine

    VA Chief Medical Officer promotes COVID-19 vaccine

    VA’s African American Chief Medical Office addresses communities of color on the unequal effect of the virus on our family and neighborhoods. “I ask you to trust those of us who are here serving you.”

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Hildreth Walker Jr.

    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Hildreth Walker Jr.

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Hildreth Walker Jr., who loved science and contributed to the development of notable technological innovations.

  • First African American Hospital Director in VA History

    First African American Hospital Director in VA History

    VA commemorates African American History Month. Col. Joseph Henry Ward, M.D., was VA’s first African American hospital director. He was director of the Veterans Bureau's hospital, Tuskegee, Alabama.

  • A Legacy of Exceptional Service

    A Legacy of Exceptional Service

    For African American History month, we look at the history of their fight for America's freedom. The VA presents a video tribute to their legacy.

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