Black Military World salutes all of the listed organizations.  Each strives to maintain the proud history and legacy of national military diversity. 

Homepage Link: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.    (First Black Pilots)

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) is a non-profit organization with 50 chapters nationwide dedicated to:

1. Honoring the accomplishments and perpetuating the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during WWII.

2. Introducing young people across the nation to the world of aviation and science through local and national programs such as Young Eagles and TAI youth programs.

3. Providing annual scholarships and awards to deserving individuals, groups and corporations whose deeds lend support to TAI's goals. TAI also gives awards to deserving cadets in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

March 29th, 2007 - Congress Honors Tuskegee Airmen With Its Most Distinguished Civilian Award  - Click here for story.

National  Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS)  (National Advocate)
The nation's largest Black mililtary organization

On an ongoing basis, the National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. will provide strategic advocacy on behalf of its membership with Congress, the Federal Administration, State Administrations and other agencies and organizations. NABVETS will provide personal advocacy on behalf of veterans seeking claims against the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; advocacy for youth in all matters required for successful passage into adulthood; advocacy on behalf of families; with community involvement, provide advocacy in creating positive lifestyles for veterans; and to generate and preserve the historical record.

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HISTORIC BLACK MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS

Homepage Link: Triple Nickles Assoc.

(First Black Army Paratroopers)

Many years before "black pride" became a popular slogan, a small group of black American soldiers gave life and meaning to those words.  This is their story.  Born within an army that had traditionally relegated blacks to menial jobs and programmed them for failure, the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, or "Triple Nickles," succeeded in becoming the nation's first all-black parachute infantry test platoon, company, and battalion.

Homepage Link: Montford Point Marine Assoc. 

(First Black Marines) 

The Montford Point Marine Association is a nonprofit Veteran's organization, established to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949, at Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.

Membership in the Association is open to veterans and active members of all branches of the U. S. Armed Forces regardless of race, creed, or national origin.

Homepage Link: 761ST Tank Batt.

(WWII Black Tank Batt.)

 Later referred to as the Black Panther Tank Battalion, the 761st was attached to the XII Corps' 26th Infantry Division, assigned to Gen. George S. Patton Jr.'s Third Army, an army already racing eastward across France, and committed to combat on Nov. 7, 1944. As a result of their great fighting abilities they spearheaded a number of Patton's moves into enemy territory. They forced a hole in the Siegfried Line, allowing Patton's 4th Armored Division to pour through into Germany. They fought in France, Belgium, and Germany, and were among the first American forces to link up with the Soviet Army (Ukranians) at the River Steyr in Austria.

 Homepage Link: Buffalo Soldiers  (Historic Black Military Horsemen)

Over 180,000 African-Americans served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Of these, more than 33,000 died. After the war, the future of African-Americans in the U.S. Army was in doubt. In July1866, however, Congress passed legislation establishing two cavalry and four infantry regiments (later consolidated to two) whose enlisted composition was to be made up of African-Americans. The majority of the new recruits had served in all Black units during the war. The mounted regiments were the 9th and 10th Cavalries, soon nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers by the Cheyenne and Comanche. Until the early 1890s they constituted 20 percent of all cavalry forces on the American frontier.

Homepage link: Buffalo Troopers of Chicago

(Mother Chapter of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers MC)
        
The Civil War brought fourth the greatest display of black sacrifice, valor and glory in American history. Therein lies the heritage of the men who rode into the West, and became known as the Buffalo Soldiers. 

Homepage Link:  Navy Golden Thirteen

(First Black Naval Officers)

In February 1944, the Navy commissioned its first African-American officers. This long-hoped-for action represented a major step forward in the status of African-Americans in the Navy and in American society. The twelve commissioned officers, and a warrant officer who received his rank at the same time, came to be known as the "Golden Thirteen".

 (Note: The last member of the Golden Thirteen died in November 2006. No living members remain of the legendary group)

 Also: There is no existing organization for this group.

366th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association (All-black World War II unit)

The 366th Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit that saw action in North Africa and Italy during World War II. There is a memorial stained glass window at the chapel on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC, the alma mater of many of the officers. The window was commissioned by the 366th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association.

                                 









Nat Assoc. Blk Mil Wmn (Black Military Women) 

National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) formerly known as the Black WAAC, WAC, Women is Service.  We are an organization that acknowledges and honors Black Women Veterans and/or current Black Military Women members of the United States Armed Forces.  In 2004, the lauding of our dead and our living World War II (WWII) veterans at the Fort Des Moines Memorial Park and Educational Center (one of the WWII Army Training sites for women), helped families, friends and our living WWII members to enjoy their special meaning to and recognition by the rest of us.

USS Mason Organization - During World War II one American Navy warship carried a predominantly African American crew into combat. This is the true story of the USS Mason, Destroyer Escort 529, and her crew.

 ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY/GOVERNMENT  SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Blacks in Government (Black Government/Military Civilians)

Blacks In Government was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG's goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.

The Rocks (Army Officer Mentoring)

The ROCKS, Inc. is a non-profit [501c(4)] organization comprised of active duty, reserve, retired and former commissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces, widows and widowers of deceased members, and other uniformed services. The organization was formed to provide professional and social interaction/development to strengthen the officer corps. In addition to the R.C. Cartwright Scholarship Fund, the "Leadership Outreach" program provides the opportunity for teams consisting of ROCK members to visit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide professional career development guidance to ROTC students.

United States Army Black Aviation

Association (Army Pilots)

 The U. S. Army Black Aviation Association (USABAA), Inc. was founded in June 1983 by CW3 (Ret.) George T. Johnson.  Our first meeting was held at the Wichita Royale Hotel in downtown Wichita, Kansas.  Initially, the organization was called the U. S. Army Black Pilot's reunion.  However, we wanted the organization to be open to all Active, Reserve, National Guards, Retired Aviators, enlisted and civilian employees involved in all areas of Army Aviation, so we renamed the organization the U. S. Army Black Aviation Association, Inc.

AFCOMAP (Air Force Mentoring)

The Air Force officially recognized AFCOMAP on June 30, 1989. We are a nonprofit,
nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization. Our purpose is to promote professional and
leadership development for all Air Force Officers, to assist officer candidates (cadets) with
their transition into the Air Force, to support retention of minority officers in the Air Force,
and to promote the image of the Air Force in our local communities by seeking to
stimulate the interest of youth in an Air Force career in the service of our nation.  The
vision of AFCOMAP is embodied in the statement: "Every officer mentored; every officer a mentor." 

Nat. Naval Off. Assoc. (Naval Officer Mentoring)

 The National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) actively supports the Sea Services in recruiting, retaining, and developing the careers of minority officers. The NNOA provides professional development and mentoring for its members. The NNOA continues to establish and maintain a positive image of the Sea Services in minority communities and educational institutions.

OTHER IMPORTANT MILITARY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

Retired Mil Off. Assoc (Business & Professional)

Our members are former military officers, business owners and managers that now operate successful and diverse businesses.  

With thousands of member company employees and collective annual gross receipts in excess of $1 billion, our members' expertise includes: advanced technology, financial services, construction, facilities management, healthcare, marketing, publishing and entertainment management.

Nat.Assoc. Blk Airline Pilots (Black Airline Pilots)

 For years, black aviation history, like most black experiences in America, has been relegated to the back pages of newspapers or to footnotes in books and journals. Consequently, many aviation buffs have no first-hand knowledge of the black contributions to aviation. These contributions do exist, however, a very small portion been formally chronicled and documented. Because of this, American aviation is often perceived as an exclusively white profession.

Links, Org (Womens Progressive Org.)

The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization of more than 10,000 women of color, committed to enhancing the quality of life in our communities.

The Linkdom commitment to community services is through four main facets. Areas and chapters embrace programs that combine the effective coordination of all four facets into a "full umbrella program." 

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ROTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Morgan State University ROTC Alumni Association(MSURAA )

(ROTC Alumni Chapter)

PURPOSE OF MSURAA
Founded to support and promote the Morgan State
University and Coppin State University ROTC
program.  The members of MSURAA invite all alumni
of Morgan and Coppin State especially ROTC alumni,
active duty, retired and otherwise to become members
and support the mighty Bear Battalion.

If your organization belongs with this group and it's not listed,  please contact us!