Loudoun Celebrates Tuskagee Airman’s 95th Birthday

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On Saturday, May 1st, Post 2001 participated in a spectacular display of patriotism, and Veteran comradery. There was a procession to celebrate Col. Carl C. Johnson’s 95th birthday. Carl is one of the last remaining of the Original Tuskagee Airmen, and he lives here, in Ashburn, VA.

The community, consisting of Veterans and Civilians, started the procession at 1300 hours, driving past Carl’s home, waving flags and honking horns.  The procession included approximately 15 Jeeps, several cars and hot rods, with a total of 50 – 75 vehicles. Carl was looking sharp in his Red Tuskegee Blazer!  His 30-50 neighbors were gathered across the street cheering the procession on.

From all of us here at Post 2001, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Carl!!!! For more information about the birthday procession please visit: Tuskegee Airman Colonel Carl C. Johnson honored on his 95th birthday in Ashburn (msn.com)

Asian Heritage and United States Military History

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As we embrace Asian heritage month, American Legion Post 2001 would like to reflect on Asian influence within United States Military history. Americans of Asian descent have served in US military conflicts since the War of 1812. During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson recorded that “Manilamen” had fought under his general command in defense of New Orleans, under the direct command of Jean Baptiste Lafitte. Following the war, at least one Filipino American, Augustin Feliciano, continued to serve in the U.S. Navy.

For more information, please visit the Asian American and Pacific Islander Veteran Fact Sheet; factSheetAanhpiInDepth.pdf (va.gov)

To celebrate Asian American heritage month please explore the following websites:

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021 (asianpacificheritage.gov)

Everything You Need to Know about Asian Cuisine (positivehealthwellness.com)

The Forgotten Casualties of Pearl Harbor – Inside the Accidental Bombardment of Honolulu on Dec. 7, 1941 – MilitaryHistoryNow.com