This book is a revision, with greatly expanded inclusion criteria, of the 1993 ""African American Generals and Flag Officers: Biographies of Over 120 Blacks in the United States Military"". It offers detailed, career-oriented summaries for men and women who often overcame societal obstacles to become ranking members of the armed forces. Persons from all branches are now included (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps), as well as the National Guard and Reserves.