East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Motivate, inspire and stimulate young minds to seek and achieve success The East Coast Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

(ECCTAI) is the largest and the most active chapter in the national organization. The chapter has approximately 180 members with diverse backgrounds that include active duty and retired military, civil servants, and private citizens from all walks of life. More than 50 Chapter members are Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen, combat veterans of World War II who received their military training at T

uskegee, Alabama. Locally, ECCTAI supports many educational, charitable and philanthropic activities, including the Tuskegee Airmen Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron. Chapter members enthusiastically participate in the annual District of Columbia National Guard Aviation Career Day. This event, held at Andrews Air Force Base, attracts more than 2,000 young students each year and gives students the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the military, airline industry, scientific and educational community, as well the Federal, State, and local government organizations as they present career and employment opportunities.

PoloXJazz is one ride you don’t want to miss!For one afternoon, a waterfront venue in Baltimore will become a crossroads...
06/17/2026

PoloXJazz is one ride you don’t want to miss!

For one afternoon, a waterfront venue in Baltimore will become a crossroads of history, culture and opportunity as polo players, jazz musicians, philanthropists and supporters of youth aviation gather June 20 for the 10th Annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz Celebration at Baltimore Peninsula. Here are 12 reasons to gallop over to PoloXJazz on June 20. Please share this event with your family, friends and network, as our chapter is the main beneficiary of this event.

The path from a polo field to a cockpit may not seem obvious, but both are built on discipline, determination and the courage to break barriers. Those themes will take center stage June 20 at Maryland’s Baltimore Peninsula during the 10th Annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz Celebration, hosted by a...

THE HORSES HAVE CLEARED THEIR CALENDARS FOR POLOXJAZZ. HAVE YOU?Polo. Jazz. Waterfront views. Great food. Celebrity host...
06/09/2026

THE HORSES HAVE CLEARED THEIR CALENDARS FOR POLOXJAZZ. HAVE YOU?

Polo. Jazz. Waterfront views. Great food. Celebrity host. Amazing cause. Sounds like a perfect summer Saturday, so why not join us June 20 at Baltimore Peninsula for the 10th Annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz Celebration benefiting the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Hosted by Clifton Powell, this stylish celebration blends polo, live music, culture and philanthropy into one unforgettable experience.

And while you're enjoying the jazz and cheering on the polo players, you'll also be helping support scholarships and aviation opportunities for young people pursuing dreams in aerospace and flight.

-- Come dressed to impress.
-- Bring your friends.
-- Support a mission that matters.

Because the coolest thing about this event isn't the polo ponies; it's helping young people discover that the sky is only the beginning.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dAfKP8rb39k?feature=shareA former student from the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, In...
05/28/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dAfKP8rb39k?feature=share
A former student from the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.'s (ECCTAI) Herbert H. Jones Jr. Youth in Aviation Program highlights how the "Power of Showing Up" helped him achieve his goals. Now a commercial pilot, he is among hundreds of students exposed to STEM careers through our chapter's programs. Visit our website to learn more about our mission of preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by inspiring the next generation of leaders, including aviators and aerospace professionals.

Some of the biggest changes in my life didn’t come from perfect plans. They came from simply showing up.This video is a reminder that progress often begins w...

The Tuskegee Airmen broke barriers during World War II. As we continue their pioneering legacy and inspire future leader...
05/27/2026

The Tuskegee Airmen broke barriers during World War II. As we continue their pioneering legacy and inspire future leaders, the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. is breaking more barriers. Follow us on Instagram to see more.

MAKE YOUR IMPACT FELT -- FAR BEYOND THE FAIRWAYThe East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. will host the General Benjam...
05/27/2026

MAKE YOUR IMPACT FELT -- FAR BEYOND THE FAIRWAY

The East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. will host the General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. 35th Annual Golf Classic on July 27 at Norbeck Country Club, Maryland, bringing together golfers, veterans and aviation leaders for a day where competition meets legacy and every swing will help launch the next generation of aviators and aerospace professionals. Proceeds will help fund flight-training and scholarships for young people pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace.

For registration and sponsorship information, email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE! Register now for our chapter's annual golf tournament and swing for a cause
05/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Register now for our chapter's annual golf tournament and swing for a cause

Tuskegee Airmen's East Coast Chapter tees off July 27 at Norbeck Country Club to fund flight training and scholarships for aspiring aviators.

Susan Smallwood promotes PoloXJazz on Fox 5 DC's "The Marissa Mitchell Show!Thank you Susan Smallwood for investing in t...
05/25/2026

Susan Smallwood promotes PoloXJazz on Fox 5 DC's "The Marissa Mitchell Show!

Thank you Susan Smallwood for investing in the next generation of aviators and aerospace professionals by designating the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. as the main beneficiary of the 10th Annual PoloXJazz Celebrity Fundraiser. Join us for the rescheduled PoloXJazz event on June 20 at the Baltimore Peninsula!

"The Marissa Mitchell Show" is a live news and lifestyle program with the goal to inform, inspire, and entertain through discussions about a variety of topics, ranging from current events and relationships, to finances, parenting, wellness, and more.

"In Stafford County, a striking aircraft on display signals a different sort of commemoration: The focus this year is on...
05/25/2026

"In Stafford County, a striking aircraft on display signals a different sort of commemoration: The focus this year is on the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASPS (Women Airforce Service Pilots), two groups that overcame discrimination because they were determined to serve. Chris Allen travels the country with an exhibit titled "Rise Above," created for the non-profit Commemorative Air Force."

On Memorial Day, we remember those who died while serving our country. But this weekend in Stafford County, the spotlight is shining on two very specific groups who were initially barred from military service. Many Memorial Day ceremonies include the moments you’d expect: the wreath-laying, the pl...

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