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REQUEST FOR TUSKEGEE AIRMEN APPEARANCES
Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter (ARAC)
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI)
 
The State of Arizona is privileged to have among it citizens several "Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTA). The DOTAs were the first Blacks to have significant "military aviation" roles in the defense of our nation during WW II. The DOTAs, both men and women, filled every position necessary to staff a "separate" Army Air Corps Bombardment Group and a Fighter Group.  These positions included commanders,  pilots, aircraft and vehicle  maintenance technicians, communication technicians, cooks, administration specialists, weather forecasters, lawyers, intelligence specialists, airfield operations specialists, armorers, supply specialists, military police, flight surgeons, doctors, nurses and medical technicians.
 
For more than 50 years, the DOTAs have been making appearances and sharing their personal experiences; telling "The Tuskegee Airmen Story" throughout America and abroad. The DOTAs frequently speak to groups such as schools, corporations, churches, governmental agencies, veteran groups, and professional and social organizations.
 
The ARAC Motto: "REACHING OUR YOUTH, ENSURING OUR FUTURE" is our focus. DOTAs  and members of the Chapter take great pride in speaking to various groups and educational levels.  "Inspiring Young People To Outstanding Achievement And Leadership In Our Democratic Society" is the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. national goal.
 
Only three  of nine  DOTAs living in Arizona are active. Because of the high demand for DOTAs and their limited availability, non-DOTA ARAC Chapter members must often make appearances instead and tell "The Tuskegee Airmen Story".  
 
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The DOTAs are "INTERNATIONAL HEROES" and over 80 years old.  They have been honored by Presidents, Kings, Heads of State, Corporate and Civic Leaders, Institutions of Higher Learning, the Clergy and others. These pioneers should and must be provided accommodations and privileges befitting their status as true "American Treasures". 
 
The requestor should provide transportation, dining, and lodging (if needed) or reasonable reimbursements.
 
HONORARIUM
 
An honorarium is the financial consideration for a Tuskegee Airmen appearance as a speaker, presenter, parade participant and guest for special events. All honorariums go to the Chapter Youth Programs that include scholarships, classroom visits, field trips,  Aviation Career Education Academy Camps and other educational activities.
 
CONTACTS
 
DOTAs are often contacted directly to speak or be present at special events. If such is the case, the "contacted" DOTA may agree to participate and "direct the requester" to the  ARAC web site to complete the request procedures.
 
ARAC Form 12. The requesting person or organization must comply with this procedure, to include filling out the ARAC Form 12 (found on the website) and submit as directed.
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