Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Laid to Rest
In January, decorated Tuskegee Airman Brigadier General Charles McGee died at the age of 102. McGee flew in 104 combat missions in three wars – over Germany, Korea, and Vietnam… Read More
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Silver Spring Library Renamed to Honor Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
On the last day of Black History Month, Montgomery County officials gathered to rename the Silver Spring Library after the late Brigadier General Charles McGee. McGee was a Montgomery County… Read More
Jawando Wants Silver Spring Library Renamed After Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando wants the Silver Spring Library to be renamed after the late Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, who served in the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen during World War… Read More
Brigadier General McGee: Tributes to an American Hero
Funeral events for Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the last surviving members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, were held over the weekend. McGee died peacefully in his sleep on… Read More
How to Watch Memorial Service for Brigadier General Charles McGee
Brigadier General Charles McGee died Jan. 16 at his home in Bethesda at the age of 102. McGee, an American hero, and Montgomery County’s most famous World War II veteran,… Read More
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Dies at 102
Brigadier General Charles McGee, an American hero, and Montgomery County’s most famous World War II veteran died in his sleep Sunday morning at the age of 102. According to a… Read More
Brigadier General McGee’s Birthday Surprise – Vice President Harris Calling
America’s oldest living Tuskegee Airman, and the pride of Montgomery County, Brigadier General Charles McGee got an unexpected birthday greeting on Tuesday. The latest member of his fan club? None… Read More
Tuskegee Airman Celebrates 102nd Birthday
The oldest surviving member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen and the county’s best known World War II veteran, Brigadier General Charles McGee, turns 102 years old on Tuesday. To celebrate,… Read More
Photos: Kansas City Aviation Terminal Named After General McGee
Brigadier General Charles McGee of Bethesda, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, visited Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday where the general aviation terminal was named after him. McGee served as… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 29, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, June 29, and it is National Hug Holiday Day. Just think, this time last year, this holiday would be impossible to celebrate. Now, if you’re vaccinated, be… Read More
Celebration 101: Former Tuskegee Airman McGee Feted with Parade, Flyover
Brigadier General Charles McGee of the Tuskegee Airmen turns 101 on Monday. On Sunday, members of the community honored McGee with a celebratory parade. Cars decorated with signs drove by… Read More
Former Tuskegee Airman, Bethesda Resident Continues Dream Week with NASA Honor
Originally Published Feb. 6, 2020 Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a former Tuskegee Airman and Bethesda resident, is having a very memorable week. Sunday he took part in the Super Bowl… Read More