Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee dies at 102
By Jessica Edwards
Jan 16, 03:05 PM
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
FILE - Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee, 100 at the time, and his great grandson Iain Lanphier reacted as then-President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
Brig. Gen. Charles Edward McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died. He was 102 years old.
McGee, a legendary aviator, was promoted to brigadier general in February 2020, just weeks after he turned 100.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted a tribute to McGee, calling him an American hero, and saying he is grateful for McGee’s sacrifice, legacy, and character.
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/01/16/tuskegee-airman-brig-gen-charles-mcgee-dies-at-102/
