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Nation’s response to the Vietnam War, and the challenge of serving During the interview, Barnes discussed hisĮxperience as a black Airman in a newly integrated Air Force, the The Air Force Historical Research Center interviewed Barnes To the Air Force through speaking engagements He was later extended for anĪdditional year, becoming the first Chief

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