April 16th 2023.
This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated (ECCTAI) - the oldest and largest chapter of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. We are dedicated to recognizing black achievements in aviation, inspiring young people to pursue STEM and aviation careers, and providing workforce development to underserved and underestimated communities.
We kicked off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with the 2023 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, which was recognized on the fourth Thursday of March with an official wreath laying at the United States Air Force Memorial. During the Wreath Laying Ceremony, we honored our “Lonely Eagles” and our surviving Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen. On March 29th, we hosted a fireside chat and reception with our living legends at Boeing Company, in Arlington Virginia.
This year is particularly special, as we are on the cusp of the first ever Presidential Proclamation to be signed by President Biden in recognition of our Commemoration Day. Our efforts have been led by Congresswomen Lisa Blunt Rochester and Eleanor Holmes Norton , who presented Resolution 249 on the floor of the House of Representatives designating March 23, 2023, “Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day”. This resolution recognizes and celebrates the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor and exemplary service to our nation.
At ECCTAI, we invite you to join us in PRESERVING the legacy of the Airmen by supporting our educational assistance scholarships, which are focused on STEM and hands-on training in the aviation field through our Youth In Aviation Program. When you make a donation, you are ensuring that we reach our national goal of motivating and inspiring young people to pursue successful careers in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
We are also running a Silent Auction – which will run through Emancipation Day and end on Tuesday, April 18th. It includes Airline flight experience, Airmen collectibles and autographed sports memorabilia. Visit: https://one.bidpal.net/tacd2023 .
This year marks the remarkable 50th Anniversary of The East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated, the oldest and largest chapter of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. ECCTAI is devoted to celebrating and preserving the history of the original airmen, promoting African American achievements in aviation, and inspiring and encouraging young men and women towards success in aviation, aerospace, and STEM careers while providing workforce development in underestimated and underserved communities.
To commemorate this momentous anniversary, we began with the 2023 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, held on the fourth Thursday of March, with a wreath-laying ceremony at the United States Air Force Memorial honoring our “Lonely Eagles” and surviving Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen. On March 29th, we hosted a fireside chat and reception with our living legends at Boeing Company in Arlington, Virginia.
We are now on the verge of an extraordinary event - the first-ever Presidential Proclamation to be signed by President Biden in recognition of our Commemoration Day. This incredible milestone has been spearheaded by Congresswomen Lisa Blunt Rochester and Eleanor Holmes Norton, and our consultant, Ms. Vanessa Butler. Congresswoman Holmes Norton also presented Resolution 249 on the floor of the House of Representatives designating March 23rd, 2023 as “Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day”, in appreciation of the airmen’s heroism, valor, and exceptional service to our nation.
ECCTAI invites you to help PRESERVE the legacy of the Airmen through your donation to our educational assistance scholarships, which are focused on STEM and hands-on training in the aviation field through our Youth In Aviation Program. With your contribution, you will be ensuring that we reach our national goal of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., “to motivate, inspire and stimulate young people’s minds to aspire to, seek and achieve successful careers in the fields of aviation and aerospace.”
In addition, we are also hosting a Silent Auction from Emancipation Day until Tuesday, April 18th, featuring Airline flight experience, Airmen collectibles, and autographed sports memorabilia. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/tacd2023 to participate.
This 50th Anniversary Celebration is an amazing opportunity to recognize the incredible achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen and to promote the development of the African American community. We invite you to join us in honoring and preserving this legacy by contributing to our educational assistance scholarships and participating in our Silent Auction. Together, we can make a positive impact and ensure that the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen lives on.
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