African-Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum visits Coast schools

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February 1, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Lorraine Weiskopf – 2022-02-01 17:31:06

Kicking off Black History Month, a traveling museum is visiting multiple Coast schools to teach students the roles Black Americans played in aviation and aerospace.

Eighth grader Ty Bowen said, “We basically learned about the history of African-Americans in aviation. I really like it and hope I can learn more.”

Seventh grader Marcella Hoffman said, “There's just so many people that you've never heard of and…

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USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies

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May 19, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-19 14:00:05

SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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