Aviation 

Ronaqua Russell

Native of St. Thomas

The first African-American female aviator in the Coast Guard to receive the Air Medal. 
Her great-uncle, was Tuskegee Airman Henry E. Rohlsen , who was a St. Croix native.

– – – Websites – – –

“Lt. Ronaqua Russell Makes History in the Sky,” The Maritime Executive, March 8, 2019.

Seck, Hope Hodge. “This Coast Guard Pilot Braved a Hurricane and Made History in the Process,” The Maritime Executive, March 9, 2019.

“St. Thomian Is First Black Woman Aviator to Receive Air Medal,” St. John Source, February 28, 2019.

“U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant becomes first black female aviator to receive Air Medal,” Fox 13, Feb 27 2019.

– – – Videos – – –

Ronaqua Russell 2019 – [Min: 2:32]

Lt Ronaqua Russell awarded Air Medal in Tuskegee, Alabama – [Min: 1:38]

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