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African American History Month

African Americans soldiers assigned to the 4th Aviation Squadron at Maxwell Field and the 22nd Aviation Squadron at Gunter Field enjoy some off-duty time in the segregated post exchange at Gunter Field, during World War II, 1944. Units remained segregated until July 1948, when President Harry S. Truman signed the Executive Order 9981 integrating the U.S. military services. (Courtesy photo U.S. Air Force)

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