What’s the buzz on Twitter? The CAF Red Tail Squadron, of course!
If you use social media, perhaps you’ve LIKED us on Facebook. We do fun contests and post lots of great updates and photos from our
October 20, 2016
CAF Rise Above supporters and enthusiasts can keep up with efforts and outreach of CAF RISE ABOVE in the blog articles below. Find out about how the organization is working to fufill its mission.
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Plan now to bring the lessons of the Tuskegee Airmen to your classroom for Black History Month!
Attention teachers! Looking for a fun and meaningful project for your Black History Month lesson planning? Inspire your students with the remarkable story of the
October 19, 2016
Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal appointed new home
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. celebrated its grand opening late last month. This newest edition to the Smithsonian
October 11, 2016
Farewell to our friend and hero Leo Gray
Original Tuskegee Airman Leo Gray passed away last month at the age of 92. Gray had been a longtime supporter of the mission of the
October 4, 2016
CAF Red Tail Squadron expanding team to achieve greater outreach
We’ve got exciting news! The CAF Red Tail Squadron family has grown! This week we announced the addition of a new logistics team focused on
August 12, 2016
Air Force veteran inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen honored as CAF Red Tail Squadron ‘Hometown Hero’
Retired United States Air Force Col Quentin Smith Jr. remembers when he was the only black man in his pilot training class. The year was
June 6, 2016
Paying respect to the birthplace of our P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen”
Did you know the CAF has a resident historical expert who is nothing short of a gold mine of WWII aviation history and knowledge? Keegan
May 31, 2016
A note of gratitude from the CAF Red Tail Squadron
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s collaboration with other CAF units for several events in 2016 was well underway before our P-51C Mustang suffered damage that
April 26, 2016
National Volunteer Month: Thank you to Jacqueline Covington!
With April’s National Volunteer Month upon us, the leadership of the CAF Red Tail Squadron is pleased to recognize those individuals that give of their
April 19, 2016
Proud to salute our veterans at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN in Florida!
If you’re an aviation nut, then you know all about SUN ‘n FUN, the fantastic week-long fly-in, expo and airshow in Lakeland, Florida. Heck you’ve
April 13, 2016
National Volunteer Month: Thank you to Melanie Burden!
The CAF Red Tail Squadron has a unique way of inspiring people. Melanie Burden has been a volunteer with the organization since 2012 after she
April 12, 2016
National Volunteer Month: Thank you to Ken Mist!
As a follower and supporter of the CAF Red Tail Squadron you know that we are a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It takes a lot
April 5, 2016
Original Tuskegee Airman joins the CAF Red Tail Squadron to bring history to life at Florida middle school
This month we’ve had the pleasure of visiting several sites in Florida to tell the important and inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen. As always,
March 28, 2016
75 years ago today the Tuskegee Airmen stepped into the history books
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the activation of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, one in a string of many important events that signifies the formation
March 22, 2016
We are excited to announce we met a HUGE goal to honor Black History Month!
The CAF Red Tail Squadron is proud to announce that because of the generous support of our donors we were able to provide 178 of
March 17, 2016
Meet the husband and wife team who are on the road 9 months out of the year to honor the Tuskegee Airmen!
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s got some really dedicated team members. It takes a small village to ensure the history and legacy of the Tuskegee
March 15, 2016
CAF Red Tail Squadron shares experience and friendship at the CAF Wing Staff conference
Each year, the headquarters of the Commemorative Air Force hosts an event for their unit leaders and members as way for all to share ideas
February 29, 2016
CAF Red Tail Squadron Announces Spring Season Packed With Events to Honor the Tuskegee Airmen
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, today announced their RISE ABOVE Red Tail spring schedule of outreach events
February 17, 2016
Important opportunity for students to participate in Black History Month!
Attention educators! February marks the 40th anniversary of the formal adoption of Black History Month in the US, an important remembrance of people and events
February 2, 2016
Drawing inspiration from MLK, today and everyday
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964 During his
January 18, 2016
CAF names Red Tail Squadron’s Bill Shepard their new VP of education
Recently the Commemorative Air Force, the parent organization of the CAF Red Tail Squadron, announced that Bill Shepard has been named their Vice President of Education.
January 15, 2016
Ohio student catches the ear of CAF Red Tail Squadron pilots
Ryan Miller, a high school sophomore in Powell, Ohio, recently contacted the CAF Red Tail Squadron with a special invitation. Miller had been hard at
January 14, 2016
“Rocket Boy” pledges support to CAF Red Tail Squadron
If you’ve seen the 1999 hit movie “October Sky” then you might be familiar with the Rocket Boys, the teenagers from West Virginia who were
January 5, 2016
The little boy with the big heart for the Tuskegee Airmen
The 2012 box office hit Red Tails bolstered the efforts to bring the story of the Tuskegee Airmen out of obscurity. By putting it on
December 21, 2015
In remembrance of Pearl Harbor, the day that lives in infamy
Before December 7, 1941, it was inconceivable that our soils could see the kind of violent destruction that rained down that day. When the Japanese
December 7, 2015
Show your support for our P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen during CAF’s 12 Planes of Christmas!
This month, the Commemorative Air Force is proud to present the 12 Planes of Christmas, a unique giving program designed to raise awareness and needed
December 1, 2015
This season give gifts that support the Red Tail Squadron!
Did you know that the CAF Red Tail Squadron has an entire online store FULL of specialized gifts and that ALL the proceeds go to
November 19, 2015
Give to the Max TODAY!
TODAY is the day to make your donation go further! Donate to the CAF Red Tail Squadron via the Give to the Max campaign, a
November 12, 2015
Give to the Max launches today!
This is a quick reminder that we are participating in Give to the Max Day which launches TODAY! Make your donation to the CAF Red
November 2, 2015
Squadron’s efforts extend FAR beyond the air show ramp
The CAF Red Tail Squadron spends nine months out of each year crisscrossing the country to educate audiences everywhere about the history and legacy of
October 28, 2015
Make your donation go further with Give to the Max!
We are happy to announce that we have again been invited to participate in GiveMN’s Give to the Max Day 24-hour extravaganza of generosity, a
October 26, 2015
Meet our new Squadron Leader!
The CAF Red Tail Squadron is proud to share that Bill Shepard has been promoted to the position of Squadron Leader. Bill has been an
October 14, 2015
Get a FREE Red Tail Squadron ball cap for your entire class!
Attention teachers and youth leaders! By now you hopefully have heard about the CAF Red Tail Squadron RISE ABOVE School Competition. Order or receive a
September 29, 2015
Hear P-51C Mustang pilot Bill Shepard and Tuskegee Airman Col McGee’s latest interview!
We are fortunate to spend 42 weeks out of the year on the road, zigzagging across the country to tell the story of the Tuskegee
September 8, 2015
Back to school with our Six Guiding Principals!
School bells are ringing and kids are clamoring for the school bus! It’s back to school for our nation’s schoolchildren and teachers everywhere are pouring
August 31, 2015
The many faces of Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter may be one the biggest female cultural icons of the 20th century, and still today. Hearing the name easily conjures up the
August 5, 2015
Bring your office, group or organization to see RISE ABOVE in Oregon TODAY!
We are pleased to announce that we have spots available TODAY and TOMORROW for private showings of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit for groups or
July 14, 2015
First Tuskegee Airmen POW featured in new documentary
Original Tuskegee Airmen Lt Col Alexander Jefferson was one of 32 Tuskegee Airmen from the 332nd Fighter Group to be shot down defending a country
July 13, 2015
CAF’s Florida Wing and Red Tail Squadron work together to share inspiration and make a dream come true
By Woodie Sprouse, Wing Leader of the CAF Florida Wing and Darcy Castro, PR and Communications Coordinator for the CAF Red Tail Squadron. This article
June 15, 2015
We love the Northeast!
As we write this, we have packed up the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile theater back into its 53’ semi trailer and are on the
June 9, 2015