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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
100th Fighter Squadron Activated

Site Mgr. Deanna Mitchell, Superintendent Catherine Light, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col.(Ret.) Herbert E. Carter
Site Mgr. Deanna Mitchell, Park Superintendent Catherine Light, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, and Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. (Ret.) Herbert E. Carter Attend Ceremony

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Date: September 27, 2007
Contact: Christine Biggers, 334-724-0922
Contact: Deanna Mitchell, 334-724-0922

On September 13, 2007, in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen 100th Fighter Squadron, the Alabama National Guard deactivated its 187th Fighter Wing and activated the 100th Fighter Squadron. A special ceremony was held at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama.

This historic event brings to the fore the history and legacy of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Corps all-black aviation units trained during WWII--today known as Tuskegee Airmen.

This is an honor that the State of Alabama and the National Park Service are extremely proud to be connected with.

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On March 29, 2007 the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush, the highest civilian honor available in the United States.
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Last Updated: October 13, 2007 at 13:28 MST