Support the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
As one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, Colonel Charles McGee knew what it meant to face overwhelming odds. He and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen are credited
April 24, 2018
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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Check out these student tributes to the Tuskegee Airmen!
Students in Decatur, GA put together some fun presentations to showcase what they learned about the Tuskegee Airmen after visiting the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit.
April 19, 2018
Attention parents and teachers! New Tuskegee Airmen books for kids and teens!
Take a quick trip over to the CAF Red Tail Squadron store to check out new books about the Tuskegee Airmen written especially for kids
April 18, 2018
Profiles of Tuskegee Airmen: William Armstrong
It is an unfortunately reality of war that oftentimes loved ones do not come home. No matter the skill or training, many service members of
April 14, 2018
New Tuskegee Airmen online resources
The CAF Red Tail Squadron may have evolved over the years, but our mandate remains the same. Honor, educate, inspire. While our team is out
April 7, 2018
Attention Dallas metro area friends and supporters! We’re in Terrell!
Come see us in Terrell, Texas today through Sunday! The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater is the featured guest at the No. 1 British
April 4, 2018
Dallas students learn about art while being inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen
During our 3rd annual Black History Month events at the CAF National Airbase, students from local Southern Dallas schools were onsite to practice their photography
March 14, 2018
“Meet a Tuskegee Airman” webinar now available on demand!
We have added a valuable new resource to the CAF Red Tail Squadron website. You can now view past live webinar events anytime on demand.
March 1, 2018
Don’t forget to register for our live Tuskegee Airmen webinar!
Don’t forget to register and reserve your spot at our live online event featuring Tuskegee Airman Dr. Harold Brown and CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader
February 26, 2018
A salute to founding member John Schuck
Bringing an aircraft to life, after decades of neglect and exposure to the elements, is a formidable task. The great excess of time, expertise, funds
February 23, 2018
Join us to “Meet a Tuskegee Airman”!
Registration is open now for our live event featuring Tuskegee Airman Dr. Harold Brown and CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Doug Rozendaal. Log on or
February 20, 2018
Save the date! “Meet a Tuskegee Airman” live webinar and call-in event!
Join Tuskegee Airman Dr. Harold Brown and CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Doug Rozendaal for a free LIVE webinar and conference call! Hear Dr. Brown’s
February 12, 2018
Submit your entry for the 2018 Tuskegee Airmen Essay Contest!
Attention students in grades 4 through 12! There’s still time to submit your entry to the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s Tuskegee Airmen Essay Contests at
February 5, 2018
See how we honored the Tuskegee Airmen in 2017!
Our 2017 RISE ABOVE Across America snapshot is complete! Take a look at some of the good times we shared with supporters at events across
February 1, 2018
Don’t miss this documentary about the Tuskegee Airmen on February 3rd!
Mark your calendars or set your DVR! The documentary, “In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee Airmen” will be featured on the Discover Network’s American Heroes
January 31, 2018
Read a student’s interview of Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart!
As the go-to resource for accurate information about the Tuskegee Airmen, and the premier provider of free, easily accessible educational content, the CAF Red Tail
January 24, 2018
Don’t forget to send in your photos for RISE ABOVE Across America!
If you came to see the CAF Red Tail Squadron at one of our events across the country in 2017, we want to hear from
January 22, 2018
There’s still time to participate in the Tuskegee Airmen Essay Contest!
We are proud to sponsor the annual Tuskegee Airmen Essay Contest for students in grades 4 through 12. Entries can be submitted at any time
January 16, 2018
Attention DFW area teachers! Join us for a special Black History Month event just for your students!
Once again, we are very excited to be a part of Black History Month special events at CAF headquarters at Dallas Executive Airport. The RISE
January 10, 2018
Showcase your treasures and honor the Tuskegee Airmen!
We are excited to announce that our Virtual Museum has gained significant traction since it’s launch in the fall of 2017, adding new artifacts, memorials,
January 5, 2018
Lucky enough to see us in 2017? Send us your photos!
Where you one of the 230,000 folks that came to see us at an airshow or event in your community in 2017? We want to
January 3, 2018
Happy holidays from the CAF Red Tail Squadron!
As we approach the New Year and take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and our goals for the future, we wanted to
December 22, 2017
Win a model P-51C Mustang and help share the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Get out your camera! We are challenging YOU to send us a photo of your Tuskegee Airmen artifact, memorabilia, memorial, artwork, personal belongings… anything you
December 1, 2017
Another year of firsts, all to honor the Tuskegee Airmen!
We recently wrapped up our 2017 airshow season with the RISE ABOVE: Red Tail tour participating in 30 events from February to November. The year
November 29, 2017
Big sale and fun new gifts that support the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Good news! Our holiday weekend sale in the CAF Red Tail Squadron webstore has been extended to December 1! You’ll be treated to 20% off
November 27, 2017
Save big and share the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Quick! For a limited time only between November 24 and November 27 (Black Friday to Cyber Monday!) the CAF Red Tail Squadron is offering 20%
November 24, 2017
Thank you for contributing to the Virtual Museum!
We are proud to report that since the launch of our Virtual Museum one month ago, we have received some remarkable submissions. Folks all over
November 15, 2017
Show your support for the Tuskegee Airmen with treats from the NEW CAF Red Tail Squadron store!
Need a new jacket to cozy up during this brisk fall weather? Wintering over in the warm states and need some new lightweight gear? Check
November 1, 2017
BIG NEWS! The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s new Virtual Museum shines a fresh light on the Tuskegee Airmen!
This just in! We are excited to announce the launch of our new Virtual Museum, creating yet another exciting way for people to learn about
October 16, 2017
Fellow CAF unit takes up challenge to RISE ABOVE, and enables our first simultaneous outreach with the message of the Tuskegee Airmen!
We’re going to jot this down in our record book, because we just hit a remarkable milestone! The CAF’s new RISE ABOVE dome theater program
October 10, 2017
Join us in Atlanta this weekend to meet legendary Tuskegee Airmen and celebrate their 75th anniversary!
We are proud to be a part of the CAF Dixie Wing’s FREE Atlanta Warbird Weekend October 7-8 at the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Ga!
October 2, 2017
Inspire kids and honor the Tuskegee Airmen on North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, September 14!
The Commemorative Air Force will again participate in this year’s North Texas Giving Day, a one-day online giving event for people to support their favorite
September 13, 2017
Tuskegee Airman Harold Brown visits our hometown!
Original Tuskegee Airman pilot Dr. Harold Brown kicked off a speaking tour in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area today here in Red Wing, Minnesota, home base
September 12, 2017
A chance to reflect
On this day that marks the 16th year since September 11, 2001, we collectively share a sense of quiet reflection to never forget a day
September 11, 2017
Tuskegee Airmen combat pilot and POW in town for free event in Red Wing Sept. 12
It could be easy to put the memories of a war 75 years in the past up on a dusty shelf somewhere, relegated to tired
September 5, 2017
Make room in your schedule for our fall line-up!
We are excited to announce the event schedule for the remaining 2017 tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater and P-51C Mustang
August 30, 2017
Names of donors take flight inside the P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen”!
Without the generous support of our donors, we would not be able to reach people across the country with the inspirational story of the Tuskegee
August 25, 2017
A successful HUGE leap forward to tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Our educational outreach potential has just ballooned to enormous proportions! In conjunction with the education team of the Commemorative Air Force, we are excited to
August 23, 2017
Support the Tuskegee Airmen and get your name in our Honorary Flight Log!
As a follower of the CAF Red Tail Squadron, you share in our passion to honor the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, and
August 21, 2017
Tuskegee Airman Speaking at Free Event in Red Wing September 12
We are excited to announce an event in our hometown with Dr. Harold Brown, World War II pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The Squadron
August 15, 2017