Colorado AF Reservists meet AF Chef of Staff, Tuskegee Airmen at annual conference
Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing pose for a group photo aside a mockup of a World War II-era P-51 Mustang fighter July 29 during the 39th Annual Tuskegee Airmen National Convention in San Antonio. Eight Airmen from the 302nd AW attended the event, learning from senior military leaders on the topics of mentoring, women in the military, financial management and leadership and development training. The 302nd AW members also took part in sit-down conversations with surviving members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen "Red Tails" as they described their experiences from World War II and the military in general to the AF Reservists. The conference attendance was part of a series of career broadening events sponsored by the 302nd AW's Human Resources Development Council. The Tuskegee Airmen's fighter aircraft of choice was the P-51 Mustang, pictured here with the now-famous "Red Tail" paint configuration. The Tuskegee Airmen boast a near-perfect bomber escort record from World War II, losing only approximately 25 Allied bombers to enemy fighters. (Courtesy photo)