YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DIES AT 100

YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DIES AT 100

By: Fred Smith Lt. Col. George E. Hardy passed away in late September 2025 at the age of 100. His death was confirmed by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., which honored him for his “courage, resilience, tremendous skill and dogged perseverance against racism, prejudice and other evils.” Hardy’s remarkable life and career made him a powerful symbol of determination and service in the face of adversity. His passing marked the end of an era, as he was the l…