Pilot Climbs National Guard Ranks
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11
Month
January
Year
1992
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AACHM Oral History: Bill Henderson
William A. Henderson was born in 1943 in Ann Arbor to William and Viola Henderson. After graduating from Ann Arbor High School and Eastern Michigan University, Henderson enlisted in the Marine Corps and went through naval aviator training. He flew in 125 combat missions during the Vietnam War and was a forward air controller with the infantry. He advanced through the ranks and in 1996 became the first Black pilot to achieve the status of Major General in the Michigan Air National Guard. He was also Chief Pilot at General Motors. He and his wife Francine have two children, Justin and Nicole.
Man Is 1st Black To Lead State ANG
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17
Month
February
Year
1996
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The Sky Was No Limit: Veteran Pilot Flew Through Vietnam To Successful Life
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Day
19
Month
November
Year
1995
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