Black service members have played invaluable roles in the U.S. military since the American Revolutionary War and today, continue to serve honorably and bravely in all branches of the Armed Forces.
In the honor of that, we have started the Military Series featuring black service members and celebrating their heroism.
Military Series – Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
Vernon Baker was one of seven Black service members who were presented with the Medal of Honor for their service during World War II.
Military Series – Celebrating Vernon Baker
Vernon Baker was one of seven Black service members who were presented with the Medal of Honor for their service during World War II.
Military Series – Celebrating Hazel Johnson-Brown
Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown was a nurse and educator who served with the U.S. Army from 1955-1983. In 1979, she became the first Black female general in the U.S. Army and the first black chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She was also the director of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing.
Military Series – Celebrating Peter Salem
Peter Salem was an African-American from Massachusetts who served as a U.S. soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Framingham, he was freed by a later master, Major Lawson Buckminster, to serve in the local militia. He then enlisted in the Continental Army, serving for nearly five years during the war.
