Honoring Our Veterans: Celebrating a Tuskegee Flight Officer

Brian, Elara Caring M&A Integration Director, and Mr. Nalle

Elara Caring was proud to sponsor the 103rd birthday celebration of Tuskegee Flight Officer Russell C. Nalle, Jr. on August 30, 2024.

The celebration included the Detroit Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, the Michigan Air National Guard, the American Legion, host Danto Health and a special call with well wishes from the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Born in 1921, Mr. Nalle was one of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen who served during World War II. He answered the call to duty in 1944, serving with the 477th Bombardment Group.

The Tuskegee Airmen were more than just pilots and flight crew members; they were pioneers. Breaking barriers in a segregated military, they showcased unparalleled skill and bravery. As Mr. Nalle once said in a news interview, “We knew we had to be twice as good to get half the credit. But that didn’t deter us… It fueled us.”

Recognizing Mr. Nalle and his incredible service was an honor for the Elara Caring team and is a reflection of Elara’s Front & Center commitment to veterans. Through Front & Center, we aim to honor, care for and build trust with veterans and military families through compassionate and comprehensive in-home care services, strategic partnerships and valued career opportunities.

Learn more about Front & Center and how Elara supports veterans in the communities we serve.