PRESS RELEASE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

RELEASE NO. 24-03-03 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

DOVER AFB TO HOST TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY EXPO

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – The 436th Airlift Wing and the U.S. Air Force Historical Black Colleges and Universities Intentional Mentorship Program is scheduled to host Delaware’s inaugural Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo led by the Black Women in Aviation and Legacy Flight Academy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 28, 2024, at Dover AFB. 

There will be an estimated 150 high-school and college students in attendance. From 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., there will be speakers from the State of Delaware, Delaware State University and U.S. Air Force. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students will have the opportunity to view static displays of multiple aircraft and receive career mentorship. 

“The success of the Tuskegee Airmen paved the way for diverse leaders in the military,” said Col. William McDonald, 436th AW commander. “We are proud to honor the service of these heroes, who inspired generations of Airmen.” 

Members of the media wishing to attend all, or a portion of the event must RSVP by calling 302-677-3372 or emailing 436AW.PA@us.af.mil.