My friends at the American Veterans Center recorded a special video documentary
about my military service in World War II and the Korean War.




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Fellow American,



I was one of the first “Top Guns” of the U.S. Air Force.



In 1949, I was on a small pilot team at the Air Force’s first Fighter Gunnery
Meet.



Over multiple days, we competed against other squadrons in dive bombing, skip
bombing, rocket firing, panel strafing, and aerial gunnery at 20,000 and 12,000
feet –and we won.



But the Air Force listed the 1949 competition winner as “Unknown” for 46 years
because our team was composed of Tuskegee Airmen ... and they didn’t want
people to know we were so good.


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Above: My friends at the American Veterans Center recorded a special video
documentary about my military service in World War II and the Korean War.


I’m a proud 22-year military veteran who served in World War II and the Korean
War with the 33rd Fighter Group, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen.



In addition to being one of the Air Force’s first “Top Guns,” I was the first
African-American combat pilot to fly in Korea, and I went on to fly more than
125 missions there.



I’m proud to share my story of patriotism, service, and hard work with the
next generation and to see the Tuskegee Airmen I served with recognized for
their skill and bravery – after so many years of stonewalling and silence.



I truly understand the importance of recording and sharing veterans’ stories
so we can honor the men and women who served and inspire young Americans.



That’s why, when my friends at the American Veterans Center told me they
needed to raise more funds to record veterans’ stories – from World War II to
today’s Special Forces – I knew that I had to take action.



Can I count on you to chip in $25, $50, $75, $100, $250, $500, or more right
now to help support the American Veterans Center’s critical work to honor
veterans’ legacies? As a non-profit organization, AVC depends on support from
patriotic Americans like you.
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Above: I was honored to join AVC’s Annual Conference – alongside my fellow
Tuskegee Airmen and in the company of hundreds more veterans, students, and
military cadets – in Washington, D.C. this year.


I was proud to partner with the American Veterans Center for a 37-minute video
documentary about my service in World War II and Korea – and also about the
Tuskegee Airmen’s long journey to rightful recognition for our skill and
service.



No other group does as much as the American Veterans Center to safeguard our
veterans’ legacies and to let our veterans tell their own stories in their own
words.



That’s why I’m writing to you today to ask for your support of the American
Veterans Center’s critical work. Will you make your most generous
tax-deductible gift of $25, $50, $75, $100, $250, $500, or more today?
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As a young man, I stood outside in my yard and looked up as a formation of
P-40 Warhawks flew overhead. In that moment, I knew I wanted to become a pilot.



Today, I hope that my story of serving America – in World War II, in the
Korean War, and as one of the first“Top Guns” in the Air Force – will similarly
inspire the next generation of young people.



Every year, the American Veterans Center reaches millions of Americans through
their video documentaries … their National Memorial Day Parade … and their
Annual Conference for veterans, students, and military cadets.



Will you join me in supporting the American Veterans Center – and helping them
reach even more veterans and young people with their powerful programs – and
make a gift of $25, $50, $75, $100, $250, $500, or more right now?
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Friend, your support will help the American Veterans Center pass on the
lessons of veterans like me – lessons of service, sacrifice, patriotism, duty,
and courage.



Thank you for helping the American Veterans Center preserve the stories of
American heroes so together we can inspire the next generation.


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Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

For the American Veterans Center

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The mission of the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans
Committee is to preserve and promote the legacy and experiences of America's
veterans and active duty service personnel from World War II through today.



A non-profit educational organization, the AVC and WWIIVC are funded solely
through generous contributions from people like you. All contributions are
tax-deductible.





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