Honoring our Stripes🐯 Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton🐅🤍 First African American Pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunder Birds, Retired ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ general, Air Education and Training Command, 49th Fighter Wing, Service from 1966-2000, Vietnam War veteran, Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (2), Air Medal (17), Air Force Congressional Liaison Officer (1978-1982), Commanded three wings and an air division, Special Operations Command (1993-1995), 4000+ Flying hours, Vice President of Business Development (2000-2006), Honorary Doctorate in Aeronautical Science (1997), International Air and Space Hall of Fame (2018), Honorary Doctor of Science degree (1999), Numerous awards and decorations, Other institutions are Howard, George Washington University, Armed Forces Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces 🚨Stay tuned as we continue to Honor our Stripes with more Big Blue Legends🐅💙 #LloydWNewton #FigNewton #AirForce #BlackHistoryMonth #HonoringourStripes #RoarCity #GoBigBlue...