The skies have no preference – Black American fighter pilots in the USAF
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, left, presents the Certificate of Retirement form the State of Oregon, to Maj. Gen. Garry C. Dean, the Special Assistant to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, right, during his formal retirement ceremony held at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., Dec. 6, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)