To Capt Lewis. Another note. I flew with Theresa Claiborne, the first black female USAF pilot. I was her first Boom Operator when when she became Aircraft Commander on the KC-135A at Castle AFB, CA.
My 13 year old daughter is preparing to be a pilot in the USAF, I cant wait to show her this video. Her dad as well as the other crew parent6must be very proud of them. I sure am!!!
I was a KC-10 Instructor Boom Operator stationed at March AFB, CA back in the 80's & 90's. Every Black History Month, our squadrons would crew two KC-10's with all-black crews to fly original and local chapters of Tuskegee Airmen from the Southern California area on some of our local air refueling missions. We would also contact the receiver unit's about our flights and they would try to have some of their black fighter pilots come up for gas. They paved the way for us to continue their legacy. Well done JSTARS.
@Randy, it is good to see another fellow Boom Operator here showing the appreciation. We were stationed together at March as I was on the 135 side of the house, but was responsible for the scheduling and evaluations until we closed the squadron. I do hope that you and yours are doing well. This group of Airman and Soldiers are carrying on the torch that was started a long time ago. I remember us taking an all Black KC-135 crew and crew chiefs to Tyndall AFB, FL for a week. Dreamwvr
I was stationed at March AFB mid 80's in the Comm Sqn. I worked on the sensors around the alert area. Our shop was near the run-up blast area. March was a good assignment. The NCO club was hopping back then...lol
Hi, I thank you for step up carrying Kingdom minded women to being service to our Country. Specially air Force Pilot. My Sister keep on Climbing. May God keep on Blessing you.
The significance for this is historical. This has to be celebrated. There was a time, we were treated as 2nd class citizens. Our children need to see this. I can go on and on...
@@guympingi4948 for decades now, blacks in the USA have been treated as first class citizens and given perks no one else gets because of skin color regardless of qualification (so they can vote Democrat for life, but still you get to jump the line in jobs, scholarships/college enrollment and lately TV/media) that no other country in the world gives anybody just because of skin color. Blacks in Jamaica are Jamaican, in Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba etc nowhere do blacks call themselves "African". Even if you have a weird made up name, if you were raised in the United States, you aren't African, you are American. This racial division and gender confusion agenda is paid for by billionaire leftist Soros, the biggest donor to the Democrat party
@@mayi757 stop that! Go educate yourself and come back to discuss with me. Americans of Italian, Irish, German, Mexican, Puerto Rican descent, etc. What do they call themselves? So, you have a problem when blacks call themselves "Africans"?
Wonderful! It's an accomplishment worthy of celebrating. They're real patriots. This story is a fantastic slap on the face of those (and their offspring -- you occasionally read their comments on this video) who, in the past and in the present, have made every effort to create institutional systems to impede women and folks of color to reach milestones such as this. Kudos from someone like them who served in the greatest military in the world on active and reserve duty for 36 years. Again, wonderful story!
@Lao Tzu @Lao Tzu Sorry my friend, it's important to remind ourselves of our history every so often. It's a great exercise in learning and humility. As the Spanish writer and philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." You may not have learned in that lesson. Learn and remember your history, whether you like it or not! It has the power to cleanse the soul and make us better.
@Lao Tzu I've made my point, my friend. No need to belabor it. But clearly you're uncomfortable with the lessons we can learn from the evils of our history and that of other nations. It appears that in your logic there's a fundamental flaw to "never forget." While in my logic, to do so is a healthy act of humility. It's the soul's act of redemption that leads to transformation. Peace.
@Lao Tzu Different times than the one we live in now? Ammo they can use to further their cause? Remain neutral? Are you malarkingly kidding me? What planet have you come from? Clearly, we both have a different way of viewing the world, addressing the complexities of human sin, and addressing the past and present realities of racism in all it's form. With your logic peoples of goodwill are suppose to be silent when we see acts of hate often perpetrated against people of color and the LGBTQIA community; when they hear of atrocities against the Uyghurs in China; or see evidence of genocide in Myanmar against the Rohingya minority. Sorry, Lao, in my world I confront it, call evil systems of governance to task, and and seek to understand it so it never happens again. In your world you sweep it under the rug and hope the dust disappears. Thank you for enlightening me in your fascinating rabbit hole.
@Lao Tzu For your information -- I'm white and proud of it. But I'll always call to task evil in the world -- no matter where it comes from. You, on the other hand, can continue to stick to your neutrality and fear of telling the proverbial king "he ain't got no clothes." Peace.
@Lao Tzu Yes, I'm a proud white Latino who, unlike you, doesn't wrap himself around the flag but served 36 years in uniform the greatest military in the world. This is my bottom line -- I'll never succumb to the myth of "let's just get along" and be "neutral" in the midst of injustice in my land, your ancestors' homeland, and everywhere else in the world. Since all we're doing is running in circles in this rabbit hole, let me wish you well and bid you good-bye. Peace!
So proud of you MAM sorry for your lost... I'm quite sure HE'S IN HEAVEN flying air support for the rest of our falling warrior's... Stay Strong ... Much respect to you and the crew... Semper Fidelis...💯💪🙏
I retired at age 65 in January of 2022 after a 35+ airline pilot career. Early into my career, seeing my fellow few Black pilots out there was a rarity. This story shows me that there are many that followed. I'm not crying, I just have something in my eye!
Go to Africa with hundreds of pilots flying all sorts of military and civilian planes... America is a troubled place when in 2021 people are having to discuss this. What a pity!
I wonder how many of those hundreds of people are women? I wonder how many African or Latin or Caribbean young girls will see this and see themselves ? Exactly how many black female pilots you have flown with ? Im guessing youre too busy trolling videos. Im so proud she is on our side AND inspiring the world at the same time!
Wow, I have to say, a beautiful moment in American history! God bless all of them, and, we must never forget the great men and women who came before them dealing with the evils of systemic, vile, despicable, racism!
No truer words have been spoken ... "You have to let people know that you "Belong" here, sometimes it's a delicate game to play, but you have to play it nonetheless" ... I believe the black comedian Deon Cole called it "Managing Your Blackness
I really would like to see her go vertical in a F-22 Raptor or 1600 mph in a F-15e,or even a barrel roll in a legendary P-51 Mustang,that'll be awesome...
Wow, I can just imagine if it was an All White Crew, and the Air Force Public Relations Office Made A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT, and the Crew Commander commented that it's gratifying and refreshing, that we All Look Like Each Other, and Thats a Powerful Thing!! JESUS can you imagine the Outcry from the Woke Crowd and Elected Officials, there would be an outcry for an Official Investigation even a Joint Congressional Hearing, with Both Appointed DoD Civilian Officials and Uniform Officers being forced to explain themselves, then followed with Public Apologies then by Forced Resignations.
To Capt Lewis. Another note. I flew with Theresa Claiborne, the first black female USAF pilot. I was her first Boom Operator when when she became Aircraft Commander on the KC-135A at Castle AFB, CA.
My 13 year old daughter is preparing to be a pilot in the USAF, I cant wait to show her this video. Her dad as well as the other crew parent6must be very proud of them. I sure am!!!
Awesome...keep it up girl! May God bless you all the way on your journey.
I was a KC-10 Instructor Boom Operator stationed at March AFB, CA back in the 80's & 90's. Every Black History Month, our squadrons would crew two KC-10's with all-black crews to fly original and local chapters of Tuskegee Airmen from the Southern California area on some of our local air refueling missions. We would also contact the receiver unit's about our flights and they would try to have some of their black fighter pilots come up for gas.
They paved the way for us to continue their legacy. Well done JSTARS.
@Randy, it is good to see another fellow Boom Operator here showing the appreciation. We were stationed together at March as I was on the 135 side of the house, but was responsible for the scheduling and evaluations until we closed the squadron. I do hope that you and yours are doing well.
This group of Airman and Soldiers are carrying on the torch that was started a long time ago. I remember us taking an all Black KC-135 crew and crew chiefs to Tyndall AFB, FL for a week. Dreamwvr
I was stationed at March AFB mid 80's in the Comm Sqn. I worked on the sensors around the alert area. Our shop was near the run-up blast area.
March was a good assignment. The NCO club was hopping back then...lol
Hi, I thank you for step up carrying Kingdom minded women to being service to our Country. Specially air Force Pilot. My Sister keep on Climbing. May God keep on Blessing you.
The Tuskegee Airmen would be VERY PROUD!
Of segregation? Are you sure about that. I think they would be asking why are they segregated.
Only color I see is green...with red white and blue in the background. Thank you for your service!!!
The significance for this is historical. This has to be celebrated. There was a time, we were treated as 2nd class citizens. Our children need to see this. I can go on and on...
@Lao Tzu Nope...would be just fine with me.
@@guympingi4948 for decades now, blacks in the USA have been treated as first class citizens and given perks no one else gets because of skin color regardless of qualification (so they can vote Democrat for life, but still you get to jump the line in jobs, scholarships/college enrollment and lately TV/media) that no other country in the world gives anybody just because of skin color. Blacks in Jamaica are Jamaican, in Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba etc nowhere do blacks call themselves "African". Even if you have a weird made up name, if you were raised in the United States, you aren't African, you are American. This racial division and gender confusion agenda is paid for by billionaire leftist Soros, the biggest donor to the Democrat party
@@mayi757 stop that! Go educate yourself and come back to discuss with me. Americans of Italian, Irish, German, Mexican, Puerto Rican descent, etc. What do they call themselves? So, you have a problem when blacks call themselves "Africans"?
@@mayi757 were you trying to be this stupid or does it just come natural?
Well done ladies and have great respect for Tuskegee Airmen! Greetings from Ireland!
"No one works this hard to sit in the background!" Ooooooooorrrraaaah!
there go a brainwashed fool (hope its one of theres)
You make me feel that proud of this world .
This is an angel,waw!!! She has a beautiful smile
It’s beautiful seeing people that look like us in these positions and it means so much.
I don't think the way they look is an issue .
The issue is they / individually worked hard.
Like humans?
Wonderful! It's an accomplishment worthy of celebrating. They're real patriots. This story is a fantastic slap on the face of those (and their offspring -- you occasionally read their comments on this video) who, in the past and in the present, have made every effort to create institutional systems to impede women and folks of color to reach milestones such as this. Kudos from someone like them who served in the greatest military in the world on active and reserve duty for 36 years. Again, wonderful story!
@Lao Tzu @Lao Tzu Sorry my friend, it's important to remind ourselves of our history every so often. It's a great exercise in learning and humility. As the Spanish writer and philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." You may not have learned in that lesson. Learn and remember your history, whether you like it or not! It has the power to cleanse the soul and make us better.
@Lao Tzu I've made my point, my friend. No need to belabor it. But clearly you're uncomfortable with the lessons we can learn from the evils of our history and that of other nations. It appears that in your logic there's a fundamental flaw to "never forget." While in my logic, to do so is a healthy act of humility. It's the soul's act of redemption that leads to transformation. Peace.
@Lao Tzu Different times than the one we live in now? Ammo they can use to further their cause? Remain neutral? Are you malarkingly kidding me? What planet have you come from? Clearly, we both have a different way of viewing the world, addressing the complexities of human sin, and addressing the past and present realities of racism in all it's form. With your logic peoples of goodwill are suppose to be silent when we see acts of hate often perpetrated against people of color and the LGBTQIA community; when they hear of atrocities against the Uyghurs in China; or see evidence of genocide in Myanmar against the Rohingya minority. Sorry, Lao, in my world I confront it, call evil systems of governance to task, and and seek to understand it so it never happens again. In your world you sweep it under the rug and hope the dust disappears. Thank you for enlightening me in your fascinating rabbit hole.
@Lao Tzu For your information -- I'm white and proud of it. But I'll always call to task evil in the world -- no matter where it comes from. You, on the other hand, can continue to stick to your neutrality and fear of telling the proverbial king "he ain't got no clothes." Peace.
@Lao Tzu Yes, I'm a proud white Latino who, unlike you, doesn't wrap himself around the flag but served 36 years in uniform the greatest military in the world. This is my bottom line -- I'll never succumb to the myth of "let's just get along" and be "neutral" in the midst of injustice in my land, your ancestors' homeland, and everywhere else in the world. Since all we're doing is running in circles in this rabbit hole, let me wish you well and bid you good-bye. Peace!
As a former 93 CSS officer, I’m proud of these airmen n soldiers and would love for my JROTC cadets to meet you all.
This is great! I wish that I had an autographed picture of her!
They send a very positive message in the spirit of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen ! I salute them !
That is wonderful and beautiful of you lady, keep it on, good job.
Very proud of you, Girl. Go forward. God Bless you.
Congratulations to the Aviators it not just for one race of people we all look to the skies every day love you all love ❤
So proud of you MAM sorry for your lost... I'm quite sure HE'S IN HEAVEN flying air support for the rest of our falling warrior's... Stay Strong ... Much respect to you and the crew... Semper Fidelis...💯💪🙏
I retired at age 65 in January of 2022 after a 35+ airline pilot career. Early into my career, seeing my fellow few Black pilots out there was a rarity. This story shows me that there are many that followed. I'm not crying, I just have something in my eye!
Great to see our brothers and sisters making impact in our people and community.
Go to Africa with hundreds of pilots flying all sorts of military and civilian planes... America is a troubled place when in 2021 people are having to discuss this. What a pity!
I totally agree. I. honor her accomplishment, but let’s use our skills to uplift our motherland..
I wonder how many of those hundreds of people are women? I wonder how many African or Latin or Caribbean young girls will see this and see themselves ? Exactly how many black female pilots you have flown with ? Im guessing youre too busy trolling videos. Im so proud she is on our side AND inspiring the world at the same time!
This should be news if America had been fair to all her citizens.
Very true
Awesome! incredible!
you are a force to be reckon with and a perfect role model😀
Love to see 707’s still in service
Even the old-engined ones!
A true blessing to see how far we have come. Long live HUMANITY. 🤝
The beauty of America is diversity. All life matters. I love that US military is very strict on that. This is beautiful
Awesome to see,Thanks for Serving
Bless them all, that is awesome.
Watching from Wakanda 🙅🏾♀️🇰🇪 👌🏾#humanrace#eqaulity
Congratulations Ladies. Hat off to your achievements. Shalom
Wow, I have to say, a beautiful moment in American history! God bless all of them, and, we must never forget the great men and women who came before them dealing with the evils of systemic, vile, despicable, racism!
Wow good job congratulations my sister 👏 🇨🇦
Absolutely awesome!
No truer words have been spoken ... "You have to let people know that you "Belong" here, sometimes it's a delicate game to play, but you have to play it nonetheless" ... I believe the black comedian Deon Cole called it "Managing Your Blackness
Thank you for your service.
Vous nous honorez
Félicitations et bonne continuation
Sorry,no ideas …? Thanks for posting .(RCL veterans) thanks 🙏🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦🇬🇧
Beautiful! You better not get hurt. Oh my!
Choose another occupation like.
PRINCESS.
I heard that!!!!😂😂😂😂
Love to experience such greatness in black people
To me, they are all red, white and blue. Those are the only colors I saw there. Thank you to all our military for what they do and their sacrifice.
GOD BLESS you 🙏 all... SEMPER FI BROTHERS AND SISTER'S
You go girl we all love you very much.
God Thank You For Her Life.
God Please Preserve Her Life.
Kudos, my Brothers!
I work with a guy who's father was a Tuskegee Airmen. The son has absolutely no appreciation for flying and doesn't even like airplanes lol.
Awesome!🎉🎉🎉
Just makes my so proud. And In honor of the Tuskegee pilots.
Thank You all for your service 🇺🇲
God bless your Dad, he did a Good job
In African many Africans fly planes and fighter jets for decades . The title of this video is misleading
Go my sister , proud of you!
Somalia 🇸🇴 East Africa we had jet fighters women in 1960 yes we can do it
Yes we can African American
Great job flyers!
Thanks very much for your service. The USA MILITARY IS NO LONGER SEGREGATED
GOD BLESS US ALL
Regina tThomas president ugandans❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊😊
AWESOME 👍
Unbelievable. Love it! ❤❤😂😂❤❤😂😂❤❤
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Congratulations 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Do you remember McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't no stoppin us now in the 80s nothing will stop us now.
Right on man, Right ✅ on.
Wow! 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏💥💥💥
Wonderful
Nice!!💝🎉
Yes thank you so 👸👍
Congrats & God bless you all.
Congrats, very proud moment. People who minimize the way black people express pride in one another are just plain jealous.@Bubba10.
Others won't understand? What kind of dig is that? White people can't understand the black struggle? Get bent.
Yes, we're just too F'ing Stupid to understand.
@@joeturnip4216 Joe don't take it personally, My comment was directed at @Bubba10.
Having an all bIack flight crew is how "they" express pride in each other?
Well done!!!
Congratulations Ma'am!
Madam please i will need your help.Please i want to join the Army service
Wonderful crew.
Congrats to all, excellent.
Which worda will i ise to express my joy to see your achievement???
While in the military there shouldn't be the only all one race, we all are one
Brought up good. This one does not smoke weed. This one does not hv kids for different men. This one does not live in d prison.
I prey that one of the remnant of the Tuskegee Airman may see this.
yup
Catering: Chitlins, Greens, Sweet Potato 🍠 pie! Smothered 🥩, Fried Chicken, Iced Tea, Pork Chops, Cripple creek Wine! Old English Malt Liquor! Gin and Juice! WEED!
You go girl !!!!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🤗💝
Can Nigeria air force see how neat they are ?
Im so impressed
I wonder what the comments would be if it said "Team JSTARS" all wihte flight crew.....................RACISM>??????
Awwww now America the beautiful, still holding us down man🤔?
Nice honor.
I really would like to see her go vertical in a F-22 Raptor or 1600 mph in a F-15e,or even a barrel roll in a legendary P-51 Mustang,that'll be awesome...
I tip my hat to you all
Im inspired
Interstate 40- Airman/Airwoman make your history(melanin history) we make our history.
I did work on that particular plane, but I can't say what I did.
My congst to you see you all flying
Those Boeing 707's planes are older than my grandma
May have a brand new engine.
Wow, I can just imagine if it was an All White Crew, and the Air Force Public Relations Office Made A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT, and the Crew Commander commented that it's gratifying and refreshing, that we All Look Like Each Other, and Thats a Powerful Thing!! JESUS can you imagine the Outcry from the Woke Crowd and Elected Officials, there would be an outcry for an Official Investigation even a Joint Congressional Hearing, with Both Appointed DoD Civilian Officials and Uniform Officers being forced to explain themselves, then followed with Public Apologies then by Forced Resignations.
Just beautiful in a world of so much rubbish - a sweet breath of fresh air.
Congratulations
Joli !!
Do it to it!!!!!!!
What's for lunch?
The copilot is not in charge of the flight.
"Tough Girl"
She is fine too😘!
Long overdue , racist america is bursting at it seam with black talent