Lt. Col. George Hardy, one of the last surviving members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100.

Hardy served in World War II as part of the unit of America's first Black military pilots. At age 19, he became the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot to fly his first combat sortie over Europe, according to the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. National Office.

"His legacy is one of courage, resilience, tremendous skill and dogged perseverance against racism, prejudice and other evils," the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. national office said in a statement Friday. "We are forever grateful for his sacrifice and will hold dear to his memory."

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Stationed at Ramitelli Air Field in Italy during WWII, Hardy completed 21 missions over Germany and occupied Europe in P-51 Mustang aircraft. His death leaves only 13 Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen alive today, the organization noted.

Hardy, who was born in Philadelphia in 1925 and was the second of seven children, was upstairs doing homework on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was interrupted with news of the Pearl Harbor attack, according to the National WWII Museum.

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In 1944, he entered the U.S. Army Air Forces, trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. By early 1945, Hardy deployed to Italy with the African American 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, the National WWII Museum noted.

Hardy’s service extended beyond World War II, flying 45 missions in the Korean War and 70 in the Vietnam War. 

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He later earned degrees at the Air Force Institute of Technology and helped develop the Department of Defense's first global military telephone system before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1971, according to the National WWII Museum.

Following his retirement, Hardy became an advocate for keeping the Tuskegee Airmen’s story alive, speaking to students nationwide. The Tuskegee Airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 and, in 2024, the National WWII Museum’s American Spirit Award. 

"When I think about the fellas who flew before me and with me at Tuskegee, and the fact that we did prove that we could do anything that anyone else could do, and it’s paid off today ... it’s hard to believe that I’m here receiving this award — with them," Hardy said when accepting the American Spirit Award on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen.

A Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm after her son’s high school aired segments on its student-run television program regarding "Bisexual Plus Awareness Week."

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, posted on X about the segment, saying that it was "so bad and inappropriate" that she refused to share it.

"As a mom and as a legislator, I am so appalled the school is promoting sexual content to minors. What administrators approved this content on the morning news program the entire student body watches every morning? Why were parents not made aware of this explicit content our children would be forced to watch? I will be calling for an investigation through the Dept. of Education and working with Governor Reynolds to ensure accountability — stay tuned," she wrote.

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The Sept. 25 segment began with a student saying that Spectrum, the name of the school’s student-led Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club, was nearing the end of "Bisexual Plus Awareness Week."

"Spectrum is close to wrapping up our celebration of Bisexual Plus Awareness Week," a student said in the segment. "Do you know what the plus stands for? It signifies inclusivity of all non-monosexual identities. What does that mean, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. A non-monosexual identity refers to sexual orientations that are not exclusively homosexual or heterosexual. The term encompasses a range of identities including bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer and omnisexual."

"Non-monosexual identities emphasize that attraction can be complex and not limited to traditional binaries," the student added, saying that there would be more on the subject the following day.

Linn-Mar Community School District told Fox News Digital that it was aware of the segment and that it was investigating the situation.

"At this time, the district is conducting a review to determine whether any existing policies or procedures were violated during the production or airing of the segment," the district told Fox News Digital. "We remain committed to fostering respectful dialogue and supporting all students and staff in a safe and inclusive environment in a manner that aligns with district guidelines and policies."

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Hinson, however, is not waiting for Linn-Mar Community School District to complete its review. Instead, she sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging federal action on the situation.

"I write to bring attention to the egregious encroachment on parental rights at Linn-Mar High School — where my 14-year-old son attends school," Hinson wrote. She said that in addition to the Sept. 25 segment, there was a similar broadcast on Sept. 23 in which students were encouraged to "use terms like bisexual plus to be inclusive of all non-monosexual identities."

"These segments were broadcast to students without parental knowledge or consent. As a parent and a legislator, I am appalled that a school would assume the role of teaching and promoting sexual identity to our children. Our schools should be educating students, not indoctrinating them," Hinson added.

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The congresswoman noted that the school had previously "deliberately excluded parents from conversations" on related matters.

"I urge the Department of Education to launch a full investigation into this conduct at Linn-Mar High School and ensure that parents are making decisions about their children’s education and how to address matters of sexual identity," Hinson added.

While the Department of Education has yet to comment on this specific situation, it has taken a harsh approach to conversations surrounding sexuality and identity under President Donald Trump.

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On Jan. 29, Trump issued an order titled, "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling." Additionally, in March, he issued an order directing the secretary of education to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states." As of September 2025, the department is still up and running.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Education for comment on Hinson’s allegations.