THrowback Thursday

2/24/2022

Last year, Det 010 met Lt Col Kenyatta "Deacon" Ruffin, F-16 pilot and 71 OSS/CC at Vance AFB, who made a stop at the Tuscaloosa Airport on 28 Feb 2021 for a show and tell. He is a lifetime member of the Air Force Association and Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated and has over 2,500 flying hours in civilian and military aircraft, as well as numerous FAA pilot license ratings and certificates. He is also the founder of Legacy Flight Academy, which inspires minority youth to pursue careers in aviation and raises awareness about benefits and opportunities in the military, his efforts leading to his recognition at the BET Awards during a "Shine the Light" segment.

More on Lt Col Ruffin below:
How the Tuskegee Airmen Broke Racial Barriers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIeO_SV6Ebc

Ruffin takes command of Ghostriders, https://www.vanceairscoop.com/news/vance_air_force_base/ruffin-takes-command-of-ghostriders/article_d55c6aa0-84a7-5384-8b41-b53ac4d41bef.html

https://www.vance.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2363837/creating-an-environment-where-everyone-feels-welcome/

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