TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - FAMU students will get the chance to hear more about a group of black World War II soldiers and even hear from one of the men.
WTXL ABC 27's Jada Williams was live Thursday morning with the story.
The youngest living Tuskegee Airman is stopping by Lee Hall right here on FAMU's campus to talk about his role and the role of other black men in World War II.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of black pilots, known to fly planes with a red tail on it during World War II.
FAMU's Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is bringing in Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy.
At 93 years old, he's the youngest of the living Tuskegee Airmen.
Hardy's address will focus on the contributions that black people made to the war during segregation.
Louis Dilbert, the director of Military and Veteran Affairs FAMU, commented on Hardy's coming.
"Not often is it highlighted what our contribution to the veteran or the military community," Dilbert said. "We hope that they'll be inspired to maybe consider serving themelseves or have a greater appreciation for their fellow man who have served in the armed forces."
University President Larry Robinson, other staff members and students will also speak.
Following the address, there will be a panel discussions and questions from the audience.
This isn't exclusive to faculty and students. Anyone interested in hearing the war stories can come out to Lee Hall at 10 a.m. Thursday.
