Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, 1st Black female fighter pilot for the Air Force.
credit: U.S. Air Force

Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, 1st Black female fighter pilot for the Air Force.
credit: U.S. Air Force

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5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History

Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today.