Black History

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Della H. Raney Jackson, the first African American nurse in the Army.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Hazel Johnson-Brown, the first African American female brigadier general.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Ambrose Anderson, a Montford Point Marine during World War II.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Wesley A. Brown, the first African American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

This week’s America250 salute is Marine Veteran Edgar R. Huff, the first African American sergeant major in the history of the Marine Corps.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Marcella Hayes Ng, who was the first female African American pilot to serve in the military.

During National Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Harry Brooks Jr., the sixth Black general flag officer in the Army.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Samuel L. Gravely Jr., the Navy’s first Black flag officer.

As our Nation celebrates Black History Month, it’s a good time […]

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.