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17 TRW Black History Month Luncheon

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  • By Staff Sgt. Nathan Call
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The Black History Month luncheon was held, Feb. 16. The event started with the Panel of Heroes and finished with a “Taste of Soul.” 

Speakers from different military branches spoke on notable African Americans who had a significant impact on the United States Armed Forces throughout history. Following each speech, the speaker would light a candle in honor of their selected hero. 

Once the Panel of Heroes portion was completed the event turned to socializing and food. While this took place a short slide show while music was played to set the ambience. 

African Americans have made great sacrifices for the United States military. Their profound impact on America continues in a myriad of areas including history, education, entertainment, literature, science, sports, politics, culture, and the military. 

The first official observance of Black History Month was established in February 1976 by President Gerald Ford

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, 316th Training Squadron commander, lights a candle to honor a past hero while U.S. Space Force 533rd Maj. Benjamin Tillman, 533rd TRS Detachment One commander, observes during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. Black History Month is celebrated every year from February 1st to March 1st. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

17 TRW Black History Month Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, 316th Training Squadron commander, lights a candle to honor a past hero while U.S. Space Force 533rd Maj. Benjamin Tillman, 533rd TRS Detachment One commander, observes during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. Black History Month is celebrated every year from February 1st to March 1st. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico and Staff Sgt. Erika Watson listen to speakers who shared stories of African American heroes during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. Members of the military and local community attended the Black History Month luncheon to honor African Americans in the military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

17 TRW Black History Month Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico and Staff Sgt. Erika Watson listen to speakers who shared stories of African American heroes during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. Members of the military and local community attended the Black History Month luncheon to honor African Americans in the military. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)
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Angelo State University Institutional Officer for Multicultural & Community Engagement and Success Initiatives, Dr. Flor Leos, and U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguiness, 17th Training Wing commander, converse during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. In 1986, Congress passed Public Law 99-244, which designated February as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month.” (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

17 TRW Black History Month Luncheon

Angelo State University Institutional Officer for Multicultural & Community Engagement and Success Initiatives, Dr. Flor Leos, and U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguiness, 17th Training Wing commander, converse during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. In 1986, Congress passed Public Law 99-244, which designated February as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month.” (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)
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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Dustin Shed, CNATTU Learning Site senior enlisted advisor, gives a speech as other military members listen during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. National Black History Month has its origins in 1915 when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

17 TRW Black History Month Luncheon

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Dustin Shed, CNATTU Learning Site senior enlisted advisor, gives a speech as other military members listen during the Black History Month luncheon at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. National Black History Month has its origins in 1915 when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)
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