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history
The Denver Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., was established in 1973 by Warren Alexander, Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones, John W. Mosley Jr., and others to motivate young minority individuals to aspire, seek and achieve successful careers in aviation, mathematics, engineering and aerospace. The Chapter was later renamed the Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter to commemorate the Denver aviator who died August 24, 1975.
Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter
Tuskegee Airman, Incorporated, Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to:
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Honoring the accomplishments and perpetuating the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
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Introducing young people across the nation to the world of aviation, aerospace, mathematics and science through local programs such as the Mile High Flight Program.
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Providing annual scholarships and awards to deserving individuals, groups and corporations whose deeds lend support to the goals of Tuskegee Airmen Inc.