After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
Six members from the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., finally receive the Distinguished Flying Cross ...
Air Force Commendation Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal ...
In 1996, he learned that his wartime record was being reevaluated, and on Jan. 13, 1997, he was among seven Black Americans to have their WWII Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of ...