On the world stage, he was Papi Gates, a commander in the 761st Tank Brigade. But to Gary and Anita Maltbia, he was someone ...
The 761st Tank Battalion paved the way for Black American soldiers and made significant contributions to the Allied Forces." ...
Many local veterans want to pay homage to the Triple Nickles, the first African American paratroopers, who served during ...
Five soldiers are safe after an Army helicopter crashed in Honduras on Wednesday morning during a routine training mission, U ...
The Six Triple Eight, a military battalion made up of 855 Black women during World War II, included 19 from Maryland.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, joined Rep. Gary Palmer, AL-06, Thursday to introduce a resolution to award a Congressional ...
In February 1945, the battalion arrived in England ... her story during FCN’s Vivid Hues: Stories of Black History special, streaming on First Coast News+ in March. Vivid Hues: The Six Triple ...
Theres’ documentary earned numerous accolades and was even screened in England for the 75th anniversary of World War II. His ...