Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander,
Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, foreground, bows his head as Capt. Thomas Simmons, 628th Air Base Wing chaplain, recites the invocation for the 2019 National African American Black History P... More
Capt. Andre Golson, 8th Fighter Squadron instructor
Capt. Andre Golson, 8th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, prepares to takeoff in an F-16 Viper, Feb. 18, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Golson is one of two Black F-16 instructor pilots on Holloman. (U... More
Master Sgt. Nichelle Cunningham, 315th Airlift Wing
Master Sgt. Nichelle Cunningham, 315th Airlift Wing paralegal, sings “If it hade not been for the lord” during the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Ch... More
Daisy Sudderth, 2019 Miss Omaha’s outstanding teen,
Daisy Sudderth, 2019 Miss Omaha’s outstanding teen, speaks at the African American Luncheon Feb. 12, 2019 at the Warhawk Community Center, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The event featured guest speakers of Afican-Ameri... More
The theme of “Black Migration” adorns the cake that
The theme of “Black Migration” adorns the cake that was enjoyed by atendess of the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration. BP: Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Chapel Annex in ... More
Hampton University’s Concert Choir performs during
Hampton University’s Concert Choir performs during the National African American History Month celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. This month is nationally celebrated to remind citiz... More
Honoring History, Achievements of African American Marines
Each February, America celebrates Black History Month, a time where the country honors the achievements of black Americans, and recognizes the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. During this time... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tiffany Stewart assigned
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tiffany Stewart assigned to New York National Guard’s Joint Task Force reads Amanda Gorman’s ‘The Hill We Climb’ poem during the Black History Month observance held at the post thea... More
Georgia Nubia, a poet, recites her “I Can Be” sonnet
Georgia Nubia, a poet, recites her “I Can Be” sonnet for attendees of the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Chapel Annex in Charleston, S.... More
Mr. Toby Housey, 628th Air Base Wing equal opportunity
Mr. Toby Housey, 628th Air Base Wing equal opportunity director, sings “Change Is Gonna Come” for attendees of the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Ch... More
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 21, 2018) Lt. j.g. Yusuf Abdullah
SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 21, 2018) Lt. j.g. Yusuf Abdullah speaks at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Black History Month celebration Feb. 21, 2018. The event featured presentations, readings and a speaker wit... More
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn greets Maria Myers during
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn greets Maria Myers during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2015. The ceremony celebrated the... More
Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander,
Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, foreground, bows his head as Capt. Thomas Simmons, 628th Air Base Wing chaplain, recites the invocation for the 2019 National African American Black History P... More
Capt. Michael Craig, left, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor
Capt. Michael Craig, left, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, listens to a pre-flight brief from Capt. Andre Golson, 8th FS IP, Feb. 18, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. In recognition of Black Hist... More
MALS-14 commander stresses importance of persistence
Lt. Col. C.C. McDonald, commander of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, visited Fleet Readiness Center East Feb. 24 to celebrate Black History Month ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maurisa Massiah assigned
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maurisa Massiah assigned to New York National Guard’s Joint Task Force reads Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Rise’ poem during the Black History Month observance held at the post theater on... More
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band members
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band members perform during the National African American History Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. The event also featured Hampton University... More
190227-N-IC246-0011 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) President
190227-N-IC246-0011 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) President of the Contraband Historical Society, Phillip Adderly, gives a presentation to Sailors assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East at NPASE... More
190227-N-IC246-0018 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) Cmdr. Gregory
190227-N-IC246-0018 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) Cmdr. Gregory Flores, officer in charge of Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East, right, thanks President of the Contraband Historical Society, Phillips Ad... More
Warrant Officer Karinn Hemingway, a 110th Information
Warrant Officer Karinn Hemingway, a 110th Information Operations Battalion information services technician, commissions as Maryland Army National Guard warrant officer during a graduation and pinning ceremony h... More
Col. Mark Toy, District commander, Los Angeles district,
Col. Mark Toy, District commander, Los Angeles district, Corps of Engineers, and Arnecia Williams, BEP program manager presents keynote speaker, Lowell Morgan with an Award for his participation in the Black Em... More
190227-N-IC246-0009 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) President
190227-N-IC246-0009 NORFOLK (Feb. 27, 2019) President of the Contraband Historical Society, Phillip Adderly, gives a presentation to Sailors assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East at NPASE... More
Brian Smalls, a local attorney and activist, delivers
Brian Smalls, a local attorney and activist, delivers a speech during the National African American History Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. According to Smalls, people must be... More
Capt. Michael Craig, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor
Capt. Michael Craig, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, puts on a G-suit before a flight, Feb. 18, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. A total of 21 Black Airmen from various Wings across the Air Force... More
JBA celebrates black history
Joint Base Andrews’ Black History Month poster (Courtesy Graphic)
190220-N-SG189-0038 HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 20, 2019) Sailors
190220-N-SG189-0038 HAMPTON, Va. (Feb. 20, 2019) Sailors assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element East take a tour of Fort Monroe in observance of Black History Month. The Department of Defense recognize... More
Master Sgt. Nichelle Cunningham, 315th Airlift Wing
Master Sgt. Nichelle Cunningham, 315th Airlift Wing paralegal, sings “If It Had Not Been For The Lord” during the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Cha... More
Fort Eustis community members gathered in celebration
Fort Eustis community members gathered in celebration of National African American History Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. In alignment with the national theme ‘The Crisis in Black Educa... More
Kara Pleasant with CoE feature - A woman standing in front of an ameri...
Kara Pleasant, program analyst, Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence, assists with talent acquisition and management for the CoE. (U.S. Army Photo by Carrie David Campbell)
Councilwoman Harriet Holman, Dorchester County Council
Councilwoman Harriet Holman, Dorchester County Council District 1, addresses the crowd during the 2019 National African American Black History Program Celebration Feb 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Chapel... More
Keynote speaker Lowell Morgan speaks to the district's
Keynote speaker Lowell Morgan speaks to the district's work force attending the Black Employment Special Emphasis Program (BEP) Committee's Black History Month kick-off, ceremony at the district conference room... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West takes the oath of office
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West takes the oath of office after promotion to her current rank as her husband, retired U.S. Army Col. Donald West, holds a Bible during the Feb. 9 ceremony on the Fort Myer portion o... More
Capt. Michael Craig, left, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor
Capt. Michael Craig, left, 311th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, and Capt. Andre Golson, right, 8th FS IP, are briefed at the step-desk, Feb. 18, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Two 49th Wing F-16 Vip... More
Marines celebrate “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”
Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.
Col. Chris Pappas III speaks to an audience of Marines,
Col. Chris Pappas III speaks to an audience of Marines, Sailors and civilian volunteers during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., F... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, center, has her current
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, center, has her current rank insignia pinned on during her promotion ceremony Feb. 9 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall by her son, Logan, left, and daught... More
Black History Month Soul Food Tasting
Col. Richard Gibbs, 377th Air Base Wing commander, speaks before the Black History Month Soul Food Tasting at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 21, 2019. The theme for this year is Black Migration; emphasizin... More
Dr. Cheryl Logan, the Omaha Public School District
Dr. Cheryl Logan, the Omaha Public School District superintendent and Miss Daisy Sudderth, 2019 Miss Omaha’s outstanding teen, answer questions during the Black History Month luncheon at the Warhawk Community c... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Corey K. Cush, 42d Infantry
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Corey K. Cush, 42d Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major and guest speaker, shares his story during the Black History Month observance held at the post theater on Fort Hamilton, N... More
Fort Eustis hosted a National African American History
Fort Eustis hosted a National African American History Month celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 28, 2017. The event’s goal was to bring insight to this year’s national theme, “The Crisis in Bl... More