Roscoe Brown
1922–2016 (age 94)
Air Force officer
Biography
Roscoe Brown was among the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen, earning distinction in combat while breaking barriers for African American aviators during World War II. Beyond his military accomplishments, he sustained a lifelong commitment to education, mentoring young people and sharing the history of those who fought for equality.
His bravery, intellect, and generosity are remembered with reverence, now honored at Arlington National Cemetery.