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With @ArmyIntelCG inducting Harriet Tubman into the MI Hall of Fame and MLK Jr Day right around the corner, it's fitting to introduce you all to my favorite hallway in the Pentagon. Seriously, I get chills walking down here every day. Come check it out with me /1
I'm not going to show you all the exhibits, just a few of my favorites. The men and women in this hall are absolute inspirations in overcoming adversity, and stark reminders that however far we've come, Dr King's dream still yet evades us. /2
Today we swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution, but the men of the 26th Colored Infantry Regiment fought and died for a Constitution that at the time didn't even recognize their fundamental right to freedom. /3
54 years later, the AEF in WWI still refused black combat troops, so the 93d Infantry "Blue Helmets" fought and died alongside French soldiers in WWI. Think about that - not even fighting under their own flag but they answered the call. /4
Check out the cane of Sergeant Major Edgar Huff (USMC). This absolute badass fought in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam and put a band on his cane for every battle. Edgar became the first black marine sergeant major. /5
And don't overlook that F-4C. Did you know that infamous mustache Robin Olds was only half of a due known as "Blackman and Robin"? Daniel "Chappie" James flew combat missions in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam and later became the first black 4-star general. /6
And if you're wondering about black flag officers and senior enlisted, there is a great interactive display where you can pull them up from all services. I set this to an Army leader every time I walk past. /7
These men and women faced (and sadly continue to face) steep challenges in fighting for this country even when they were not promised equality in return. Especially after last week, I encourage you to reflect this weekend on where we still need progress. We're not done yet. /end
