Trailblazing Army Nurse and Air Force Pioneer Nancy Leftenant-Colon Passes at 104
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, passed at 104. Born in 1920, she overcame racial barriers, becoming a pivotal figure in military nursing. Her legacy spans WWII to Vietnam, with accolades including honorary doctorates and leadership in Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. A true pioneer.
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