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In 1998, Vince Patton became the first African American to reach the rank of Master Chief in Coast Guard history. His rise to the highest enlisted rank was not without challenges, including prejudice. He reflects on his service and shares how he worked to improve conditions for enlistees and help others rise as he did.
Read the full story, here: https://www.aarp.org/veterans/vince-patton-coast-guard/
