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The East Coast Chapter
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
The East Coast Chapter (ECCTAI) is the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. TAI is a national organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the original Tuskegee Airmen and other African American aviation pioneers and to motivating and inspiring young people to enter into aviation and aeronautical careers. About 200 people belong to ECCTAI: active duty and retired military, Tuskegee Airmen family members and friends, as well as other individuals who support TAI goals. Several chapter are original Tuskegee Airmen, individuals who received their training at Tuskegee Army Air Field or related military installations. A few chapter members are World War II combat veterans; others are veterans of other conflicts.
ECCTAI is involved in many activities including:
Monthly meetings (second Saturday on every month except August at Noon) at the College Park Airport Operations Bldg. - 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive- College Park, MD 20740
Presentations on the Tuskegee Airmen to schools, churches, civic groups and other organizations
Youth in Aviation Program that engages 15-19 years old in aviation history and learning to fly
Education Assistance for college students
Armed Forces Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base
Membership dues are $100 per year for civilians or $65 for active duty enlisted military personnel.
For additional information contact Membership Committee
P.O. Box 8541 Joint Base Anacostia -Bolling Washington, DC 20032-8541
Nelson Evans at NEvans6144@aol.com or Yvonne McGee 240-432-4131
Shirley Rivens Smith, President
North Woodridge Citizens
2000 Upshur St., NE
Washington, DC 20018
202-635-3138
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