Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris

Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris, the Air Force's first African-American female general.

Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal

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Dr. Mae Jemison

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to travel into space

Dr. Mae Jemison

Dr. Mae Jemison's curiosity of science as a young girl led to her becoming the first African-American woman in space

Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.

Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., the Air Force's first African-American four-star general

Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.

Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. as an F-4 pilot during the Vietnam War.