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Historic Black female WWII unit receives congressional honor

The “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.

9 days ago

Joe Harris, believed to be oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has died

Sgt. Joe Harris, a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died at 108.

6 weeks ago

Tyler Perry to direct film on WWII’s only all-Black, all-female unit

The 6888th Battalion was the first all-Black, all female unit in the U.S. military.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

F-16s from ‘Triple Nickel’ and 510th train with first European air unit to acquire F-35s

The 32° Stormo is the first air unit in Europe to acquire the F-35 aircraft.

4 years ago

Triple Nickel wraps up Bulgarian air patrolling mission

Enhanced Air Policing aims to shore up NATO's eastern flank, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

How the Triple Nickel went toe-to-toe with Bulgarian MiGs at Thracian Viper

The 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano told the Bulgarians to hit them with their best shot — and they'd do the same.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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