1 of 5 — In 1917, the Harlem Hellfighters were first sent to train at Camp Whitman near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 2 of 5 — Prevented from serving alongside white U.S. soldiers, the Hellfighters instead ...

The Harlem Hellfighters of the New York National Guard's 369th Infantry Regiment were posthumously honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. They received the highest civilian honor given by ...

The all-Black Army regiment nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters battled both the German forces and racism during World War I. Now, more than a century after their service, the unit has been honored with ...

Westchester Congressman George Latimer joined officials and family members in laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. The group was honoring the Harlem Hellfighters and their ...

WASHINGTON — The 369th Infantry Regiment, better known as the Harlem Hellfighters, were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal for their valor and service in World War I. House Speaker ...

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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - June marks the 104 Year Anniversary of the 15th Infantry Regiment, the forbearers of today's 369th Sustainment Brigade. This storied unit, that was given the famous nickname ...

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, New York--One of the New York National Guard’s most famous units welcomed a new commander during a Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, change-of-command ceremony at the Camp Smith ...

WASHINGTON (NEWS10) — A ceremony was held on Wednesday to honor the men of the 369th Infantry Regiment known as the Harlem Hellfighters. The all-Black infantry gained recognition during World War I ...