In 2007, a Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their service and sacrifices in World War II. Ivan McRae, a member of the group, was unable to attend the award presentation ceremony in Washington, DC. On October 7, 2010, Congressman Steve Israel presented Mr. McRae with his copy of the medal at a ceremony at the American Airpower Museum. Joining Mr. McRae was his wife, children and grandchildren, along with area veterans, and students from the Edmund W Miles Middle School in Amityville.