The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen: Breaking Barriers in the Skies ✈️🇺🇸 The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military pilots in U.S. history, serving during World War II at a time when the military was still segregated. Trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, these brave men defied racial prejudices and proved their skill in combat, escorting bombers and flying over 1,500 missions in the war. Despite facing discrimination at home, they earned over 150 Distinguished Flying