Learn the incredible story of Daniel “Chappie” James, the United States Air Force's first African-American 4-star General. | Airman Magazine

Daniel “Chappie” James was the U.S. Air Force's first African-American 4-star General. He trained Tuskegee Airmen and even faced down former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi at Wheelus Air Force Base. This is his story. For more Air Force history, visit YouTube.com/AirForceTV | Airman Magazine

4.9K views · 46 reactions | The living legacy of General Daniel "Chappie" James. | Florida Power & Light | Facebook

10K views · 317 reactions | #TheView spotlights trailblazing hero Gen. Daniel James Jr., who broke through racial barriers to make history as the first Black four star general. Learn more about James and additional #BlackHistoryMonth highlights: https://abcn.ws/3L1HN0H | The View | Facebook

Daniel James Jr. was the first black 4 Star General in America #memorialday #airforce #danieljamesjr #blackhistory #history #pensacola #foryou | The Hughley’s

"I've fought in three wars, and three more wouldn't be too many to defend my country. I love America." - Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. The USAF fighter pilot, who in 1975, became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star General. He attended the famous Tuskegee Institute and instructed African American pilots during World War II. Today would have been his 100th birthday. Black History is Air Force History. | United States Air Force