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grocery stores, announced the first-ever Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program award. According to its website, the grant program supports deserving organizations that assist in leveling the playing field for communities that face racial disparities in education, health care and food insecurity. Davis ceremony was held at the Montgom- ery City Hall on the 74th anniversary of Ex- ecutive Order 9981, which banned segregation in the United States Armed Forces with state, local and military leaders. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and Maxwell selected this day for the ceremony, as the Six Triple Eights courage and commitment to de- mocracy and their honorable service paved the way for equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the Armed Forces, without regard to race, color, religion or national ori- gin, as promised with Executive Order 9981 Before the ceremony, a motorcycle motorcade of 30 of Buffalo Solider Riders escorted Davis to the ceremony. Along with Brown, Coast Guard Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the first woman service chief in the armed forces, extended congratulatory remarks to Davis for paving their opportunity to serve. Davis also received recognition from state and local elected officials. Mentzer and Maxwells command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Lee E. Hoover, Jr., presented Davis with a World War II womens Army Corps uniform. Daviss uniform was stolen from her shortly after her return from Europe. She was also presented with flags flown at the bases where she served. The ceremony culminated with a musical tribute, A Change is Gonna Come, performed by Maxwells 1st Lt. Nia Gilliam. Nearly 80 years after their exemplary service in World War II, we finally recognize the selfless service of the 6888th with the highest distinction Congress can bestow, said Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. May the honorable service of Private Davis in a segregated unit that resulted in more liberties for all Americans inspire all of us to do our part to remove civil rights barriers and truly live up to our nations founding ideals of freedom, equality and justice for all.
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U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY MELANIE RODGERS COX
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University Command Chief Master Sergeant and Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Commander and President, Air University, pose with Congressional Gold Medal recipient Private Romay Catherine Johnson Davis at Montgomery City Hall, July 26, 2022.
Nearly 80 years after their exemplary service in World War II, we finally recognize the selfless service of the 6888th with the highest distinction Congress can bestow."
- Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
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