I just have one thing to say to y'all today...

[cajun4life]

Same thing our ancestors said after the military integrated in the 50s. I think we're OK.

Oh, and way to go Black Knights!!

Not even remotely close to the same thing.

[VObserver]

Same thing our ancestors said after the military integrated in the 50s. I think we're OK.

Oh, and way to go Black Knights!!

While full integration did not happen until the 1950s, there were some combat units in WW II that were integrated to some degree. My father [a white guy from Mississippi] was a company commander in a Ranger battalion comprised mostly of black soldiers. They never saw combat, but were at Ft. Lewis, Washington, awaiting transport for the invasion of mainland Japan when the war ended.

[ZoomZoom]

Now that was an old school hard nosed football game. Watched at a little watch party we put together each year for veterans. We finally set a date of 2027 for when we will take the group and go watch in Philly.

Now THAT is bucket list material. Nice.

[AirBill]

While full integration did not happen until the 1950s, there were some combat units in WW II that were integrated to some degree. My father [a white guy from Mississippi] was a company commander in a Ranger battalion comprised mostly of black soldiers. They never saw combat, but were at Ft. Lewis, Washington, awaiting transport for the invasion of mainland Japan when the war ended.

Great story. Rangers are badasses. You must be rightfully proud of your Dad's service.

[RaginCajun309]

Now THAT is bucket list material. Nice.

I lived in Philly for years and I loved Army Navy week. There is usually a ship docked downtown with all the lights. Sailors and soldiers enjoying the city. I never made the game tho, kinda bummed I never did.

Philly gets a bad rap, but it’s a fantastic city. Big city but all about America with all the historic stuff. Great foodie town.