Frank Petersen Jr., first black Marine Corps pilot and general, dies at 83 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html</a><br /><br />RIP Marine. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/020/864/qrc/petersen71440607201-knND--296x213_wp.com.jpg?1443052759"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html">Frank Petersen Jr., first black Marine Corps pilot and general, dies at 83</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">He distinguished himself as an aviator in Korea and Vietnam and was promoted to general in 1979.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:07:34 -0400 Frank Petersen Jr., first black Marine Corps pilot and general, dies at 83 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html</a><br /><br />RIP Marine. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/020/864/qrc/petersen71440607201-knND--296x213_wp.com.jpg?1443052759"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html">Frank Petersen Jr., first black Marine Corps pilot and general, dies at 83</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">He distinguished himself as an aviator in Korea and Vietnam and was promoted to general in 1979.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:07:34 -0400 2015-08-27T09:07:34-04:00 Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Aug 27 at 2015 9:10 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921424&urlhash=921424 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RIP sir. Till we form Again! SGT Bryon Sergent Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:10:03 -0400 2015-08-27T09:10:03-04:00 Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 9:18 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921439&urlhash=921439 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semper Fi, Sir. 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:18:59 -0400 2015-08-27T09:18:59-04:00 Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Aug 27 at 2015 9:33 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921469&urlhash=921469 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>LtGen Frank Petersen, taps. Capt Mark Strobl Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:33:27 -0400 2015-08-27T09:33:27-04:00 Response by CWO3 Andrew D. made Aug 27 at 2015 9:35 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921474&urlhash=921474 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RIP Sir CWO3 Andrew D. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:35:18 -0400 2015-08-27T09:35:18-04:00 Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 27 at 2015 10:12 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921557&urlhash=921557 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RIP Sir SSG Warren Swan Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:12:06 -0400 2015-08-27T10:12:06-04:00 Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 27 at 2015 10:26 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921598&urlhash=921598 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semper FI... LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:26:36 -0400 2015-08-27T10:26:36-04:00 Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Aug 27 at 2015 10:33 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921614&urlhash=921614 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Corps legacy has continued to shaped by Marines like LtGen Petersen. RIP. GySgt John O'Donnell Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:33:59 -0400 2015-08-27T10:33:59-04:00 Response by Sgt Mathew Meyer made Aug 27 at 2015 10:56 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921667&urlhash=921667 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&quot;Another Marine reporting....&quot; Semper fi. Sgt Mathew Meyer Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:56:39 -0400 2015-08-27T10:56:39-04:00 Response by SGT Eric Dziekan made Aug 27 at 2015 11:52 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921827&urlhash=921827 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>R.I.P. Sir! SGT Eric Dziekan Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:52:12 -0400 2015-08-27T11:52:12-04:00 Response by Sgt Joseph Brent Montgomery made Aug 27 at 2015 11:57 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921840&urlhash=921840 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semper Fi, Sir. Sgt Joseph Brent Montgomery Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:57:17 -0400 2015-08-27T11:57:17-04:00 Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 27 at 2015 12:21 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=921932&urlhash=921932 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you General for a career of faithful service to our country and Corps and setting a standard we should all emulate. Semper Fidelis.<br /><br /><br />TAPS<br /><br />Day is done, gone the sun<br /> From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky<br /> All is well, safely rest<br /> God is nigh.<br /><br /> Fading light dims the sight<br /> And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright<br /> From afar, drawing near<br /> Falls the night.<br /><br /> Thanks and praise for our days<br /> Neath the sun, 'neath the stars', 'neath the sky'<br /> As we go, this we know<br /> God is nigh. Cpl Jeff N. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:21:17 -0400 2015-08-27T12:21:17-04:00 Response by Cpl Christopher Kelley made Aug 27 at 2015 1:12 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=922135&urlhash=922135 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Rest Easy Marine! Semper Fi! Cpl Christopher Kelley Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:02 -0400 2015-08-27T13:12:02-04:00 Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Aug 27 at 2015 4:40 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=922727&urlhash=922727 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for sharing that post Sgt Kennedy. MAJ Keira Brennan Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:40:37 -0400 2015-08-27T16:40:37-04:00 Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Aug 27 at 2015 6:24 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=922897&urlhash=922897 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>RIP Sir, Semper Fi Cpl James Waycasie Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:24:00 -0400 2015-08-27T18:24:00-04:00 Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 7:18 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=922972&urlhash=922972 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Didn't know this story. Thanks for sharing. It's important for service members to know our history. CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:18:29 -0400 2015-08-27T19:18:29-04:00 Response by CPL Richard Flagg made Aug 28 at 2015 1:10 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83?n=923679&urlhash=923679 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Rest In Peace Sir CPL Richard Flagg Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:10:42 -0400 2015-08-28T01:10:42-04:00 2015-08-27T09:07:34-04:00