World War II: Legends and Trailblazers (2015 AVC Conference)

Panelists Include:

Thomas Mangrum - Veteran of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American tankers to see combat in US Army history.

Elinor Otto - One of the original "Rosie the Riveters" who was still riveting at age 95, working in an C-17 airplane plant.

Terry Shima - Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most highly decorated unit for its size.

John Weston - Veteran of the 758th Tank Battalion, the first armored unit of African-American soldiers.