Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon [View all]

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Concerns are growing about a celebrated Pensacola veteran's portrait being removed from the Pentagon. But the Air Force says it was relocated after art gallery renovations.

This surfaced after a report in "The Atlantic." The article says several people noticed General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.'s photo was missing. Historians describe him as a trailblazer.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/air-force-cites-renovations-as-reason-for-relocation-of-gen-chappie-james-portrait/ar-AA25OnT4



"Daniel James, Jr. (February 11th, 1920 – February 25th, 1978) was the first African-American four-star general officer in the United States military.[1] He received his pilot training with the Tuskegee airmen during World War II.[2] He flew planes during the Korean, and Vietnam Wars. He was a flight instructor in the United States Air Force. On receiving his fourth star he became commander-in-chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command in 1975.[3]

He died of a heart attack February 25th, 1978 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[4] On March 2, 1978, General James was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.[3] His widow, Dorothy W. James, died on May 2, 2000, in San Antonio, Texas. She is buried next to General James at Arlington.[

James won the following awards[5] (Each oak leaf cluster and service stars represents one additional award):

Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal w/1 oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit w/1 oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal w/13 oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/1 service star
Korean Service Medal w/4 service stars
Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze service stars
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/7 oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Republic Of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal[6]

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_Jr.

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"In real-world military history, legendary Vietnam War fighter pilot Colonel Robin Olds and his Vice Commander, Colonel Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., commanded the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. Credited with a brilliant and highly successful series of missions over North Vietnam, their highly effective tactical combination earned them the popular nickname "Blackman and Robin" among their troops."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Olds