Black History Month

Ship's name honors heroism of one shipmate who saved another.

A Navy veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor was recognized for his service with an honorary college degree.

We stand during Black History Month to honor the military change makers, the freedom fighters and those who paved the way.

After a slow rise through the ranks, Davis became U.S. Military's first African American flag officer.

In addition to being a major global turning point, World War I saw African Americans making huge contribution to the U.S. war...

James Cotten was drafted at the age of 18 in 1945, not knowing he and his compatriots would be a symbol of desegregation as...

Throughout the month of February, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating the history and culture of African-American and...

"My great-grandfather used to tell us about what he went through. A lot of the beatings...the whippings and running away."

This survivor of a famous Union Regiment became the first Black Recipient of the Medal of Honor.

If there’s another family with 11 brothers who served in the military, Lebronze Davis would love to hear about it.