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Tuskegee Airmen inspire a new generation to soar to new heights
Read full article: Tuskegee Airmen inspire a new generation to soar to new heightsFebruary is Black History Month and all month long we have been introducing you to some of the people who helped shape our history. Harry explained that the name “Tuskegee Airmen” came from an author in the late 1950′s who wanted to write about all the black airmen who fought in World War II. Mark was inspired to become an United States Air Force pilot by the constant visits the Tuskegee airmen made at his school throughout his childhood. Both airmen are a part of the Tuskegee Airmen Museum that is hosting a Career Fair on February 22nd. The event will allow adults and students to view Tuskegee Airmen artifacts and speak to veterans.
Pilots say they, too, were molested by University of Michigan doc
Read full article: Pilots say they, too, were molested by University of Michigan docFILE - This file photo, date and location not known, provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan, shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. Some pilots have emerged as victims of Anderson, a deceased doctor who worked for decades at the University of Michigan. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)DETROIT – A cargo pilot who regularly needed health checkups to keep his license contacted a University of Michigan doctor in 2000. He said Anderson told him to undress, put on a medical gown and get on a table, instead of simply checking the man's vision, hearing and heart. AdSince then, another category of victims has emerged: pilots in southeastern Michigan who needed physicals to get or maintain a license.
Airline Pilot Association: Current COVID-19 guidelines dont make air travel safe
Read full article: Airline Pilot Association: Current COVID-19 guidelines dont make air travel safeDETROIT Many people feel air travel isnt safe right now due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and pilots agree. Officials with the Airline Pilots Association said guidelines and suggestions currently in place are not enough. Joe DePete, the president of the Airline Pilots Association, said passengers are the only ones who dont feel safe. Delta has already capped seating at 60% capacity in the main cabin and will guarantee middle seats are empty. According to airline industry analysts, if airlines eliminate middle seats as a standard practice going forward, ticket prices will increase by at least 40%.
Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!I went to Chippewa Valley to do a preview story with Head Coach Scott Merchant and the Big Reds a week earlier. I went out to Warren and talked with Head Coach Mike Giannone and the Pilots. De La Salle didnt help themselves when they fumbled on their first possession. De La Salle lost 41-7. He happens to be the Head Coach at West Bloomfield, the top team in the state.
Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!I went to Chippewa Valley to do a preview story with Head Coach Scott Merchant and the Big Reds a week earlier. I went out to Warren and talked with Head Coach Mike Giannone and the Pilots. De La Salle didn’t help themselves when they fumbled on their first possession. De La Salle lost 41-7. He happens to be the Head Coach at West Bloomfield, the top team in the state.
Michigan high school football notes heading into the state semifinals
Read full article: Michigan high school football notes heading into the state semifinalsSenior Captain Demonte McCurdy, a three-year starter who played in Groves 2016 state semifinal team, sparks the Falcons. We played great defense and manufactured enough offense to win. Saline will get a grit check on Saturday when the Hornets take on defending Division 1 state champion Clarkston at Okemos. Clarkston plays great defense and are very balanced offensively, Palka said. We will need to play great defense again but will have to be ready for a good passing game, he said.