Base commander, Colonel Noel F. Parrish, worked to establish a good relationship between Tuskegee town officials and black personnel on base. He spoke out against segregation saying, "A segregated unit is always slightly phony" (Sandler 29). Parrish was told that he “need not worry about conditions and enforcing standards at Tuskegee. His job was to ‘Just keep 'em happy’" (Sandler 28). Parish saw the potential and the determination in the cadets who knew their personal effort and success or failure would be used to judge all African Americans.
Captain Davis often reminded the other pilots "black people have always had to endure more than their white counterparts if they are to achieve" (Sandler 26). The Tuskegee Airmen worked hard to change …show more content…
They paved it with bravery and with blood. Their combat records speak for their ability to perform on any level against any enemy (Carter). Their dedication to mission accomplishment and performance helped them endure a lot of bias during their training and combat years. "Much of the racial progress in the U.S. Air Force in post-World War II years can be traced to the pioneer 99th Pursuit Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group" (Sandler 157). Ultimately, the Tuskegee Airmen won the battle for integration of the armed forces in 1948 by “destroying the myth of black inferiority in the skies over Africa and Europe and by defeating the best that Adolph Hitler could launch against them. With daring determination, integrity, physical and moral courage, tenacity and teamwork, and confidence, the Airmen forged a legacy of excellence with cohesion and competence" (Carter). Ultimately, the Tuskegee Airmen opened doors that promoted achievement and prevented poverty, inequality and fear. General Colin Powell credits the Tuskegee Airmen with his saying, “they made my rise in the military possible. I stood on their shoulders. They made America better for all of us.” In addition to a full military career, General Powell served as national security advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state (Brief). The Tuskegee Airmen fought one war in Europe and another war against bias and racism at home, “served a country not willing to serve them” (Brief), and opened the doors to civil rights for all
Captain Davis often reminded the other pilots "black people have always had to endure more than their white counterparts if they are to achieve" (Sandler 26). The Tuskegee Airmen worked hard to change …show more content…
They paved it with bravery and with blood. Their combat records speak for their ability to perform on any level against any enemy (Carter). Their dedication to mission accomplishment and performance helped them endure a lot of bias during their training and combat years. "Much of the racial progress in the U.S. Air Force in post-World War II years can be traced to the pioneer 99th Pursuit Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group" (Sandler 157). Ultimately, the Tuskegee Airmen won the battle for integration of the armed forces in 1948 by “destroying the myth of black inferiority in the skies over Africa and Europe and by defeating the best that Adolph Hitler could launch against them. With daring determination, integrity, physical and moral courage, tenacity and teamwork, and confidence, the Airmen forged a legacy of excellence with cohesion and competence" (Carter). Ultimately, the Tuskegee Airmen opened doors that promoted achievement and prevented poverty, inequality and fear. General Colin Powell credits the Tuskegee Airmen with his saying, “they made my rise in the military possible. I stood on their shoulders. They made America better for all of us.” In addition to a full military career, General Powell served as national security advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state (Brief). The Tuskegee Airmen fought one war in Europe and another war against bias and racism at home, “served a country not willing to serve them” (Brief), and opened the doors to civil rights for all