An Aviation Outreach to Youth Follows a Tuskegee Legacy

Legacy Flight Academy and Joint Base Charleston will host an event for young people this month.

Friday, February 04, 2022 at 10:15 AM ET

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The Hiram E. Mann Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated Chapter and other Air Force members pose for a photo during the Accelerating the Legacy event, Feb. 19, 2021 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. [Courtesy: Joint Base Charleston]

Key Takeaways:

Legacy Flight Academy (LFA) aims to increase aviation opportunities for underrepresented youth, primarily through mentorship and STEM learning.
LFA, founded in 2012, has provided over 1,500 free orientation flights and reaches more than 10,000 kids annually with various programs like "Passion, Attitude, Responsibility" and "Eyes Above the Horizon."
A major LFA event is planned for February 19-20 at Joint Base Charleston, aiming to expand upon the success of similar events in previous years.
Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin highlights the need for increased collaboration and recognition of efforts to improve diversity in aviation.