Retired Lt. Eugene Richardson, Jr., a Tuskegee Airman, speaks during the Accelerating the Legacy event at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 16, 2024. Accelerating the Legacy is an aviation heritage event that honors the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy, offers professional development opportunities, and aims to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)