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Lt. Gen. Daniel James III Son of General Chappie James Dies at age 72
"Danny" as he was called by those closest to him, passed away August 1, 2017 after a long illness.
The son of the Air Force's first African-American four-star general made a mark in his own right during an Air Force career spanning close to four decades.
Lt. Gen. Daniel James III was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on Sept. 7, 1945. He earned his commission as a distinguished graduate of the University of Arizona's Air Force ROTC program in 1968.
Daniel James III is the first African-American to hold the post of Director of the Air National Guard. He assumed that command in 2002 following a flying career that included more than 300 combat missions in Southeast Asia and 4,000 flying hours. James, who retired in 2006, also served as Texas Adjutant General during his distinguished 38-year military career.
He is the son of Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., who was the Air Force's
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DANIEL JAMES III
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Early Life
Daniel James Jr. was born on February 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida. Daniel James was the first African American to become a four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from high school in 1937 and went on to college at the Tuskegee Institute, a famous African-American school.
During college, James, nicknamed "Chappie," became interested in flying and became a pilot through the Civilian Pilot Training Program. After completing the program, he stayed on as an instructor. Facing many obstacles, including the racial prejudices of the times, James fought for a place at military flight school. Passing the required tests with ease, he completed his training in 1943. During World War II, he served primarily as an instructor, teaching other African Americans in the 99th Pursuit Squadron.
Later Life
It was during the Korean War that James began flying combat missions—more than 100 in all. For these achievements, he received the Distinguished Ser