February is National African American History Month. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. History. The event grew out of "Negro History Week," the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. For more information, visit the Library of Congress African American History Month website and this Military.com section.
African American History Month
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- This World War II Vet Is Turning 100, and She'd Like a Birthday Card from You
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- Fort Bragg Air Assault School Announces Closure
- Bill That Would Grant Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vets Is Headed for a Vote
- T-Mobile is Hiring Vets – Multiple Locations
- In First, Pentagon to Release Information on Military Dependent Suicides
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- Next F-35A Training Squadron to Be Located at Eglin
- Army Tests Extended-Range Rockets
- New Training Aims to Counter Ballistic Missiles
- Air Force Debuts Loadmaster Virtual Training System
- Army Will Send New Capabilities to Eastern Europe
- New Tech Could Provide Combat Insights to Allies
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