Commemorating life of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Asa Herring

Below is a story published by Luke Air Force Base in 2013 highlighting the inspirational life of Lt. Col. Asa Herring, who sadly passed away May 27.

We often hear the term, "larger than life," which defines a person's life as being filled with extraordinary events and accomplishments; a life in which a person overcame obstacles and had achievements, which at the time seemed impossible.

Meet retired Lt. Col. Asa Herring, whose body of work started as a Tuskegee Airman. He spent an additional 21 years in the Air Force as well as many post-retirement years with Western Electric and performing community service. His life is the material of legends. — Retired Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. Asa Herring, passed away May 27, 2022. Asa flew more than 350 combat missions and served in both the Korean and Vietnam War and was the first African American squadron commander at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (Courtesy photo)

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