Washington Nationals, military leaders honor Black History Month at Arlington National Cemetery > Joint Base Andrews > News
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 6, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. –
Leaders from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, along with representatives from the Washington Nationals, gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Black History Month to honor the legacy and contributions of Black Americans to the nation and its military, Feb. 2.
The commemoration included two wreath-laying ceremonies, one at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and one at the tomb of U.S. Army Cpl. Ernest Judson “Jud” Wilson, who served in World War I before becoming a notable figure in professional baseball.
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