He obtained a Bachelor of Science in education in 1955 and a master 's degree in education in 1969 while simultaneously serving as an active - duty Air Force officer .
A master 's degree in education in 1969 is both degrees from the Tuskegee Institute .
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in education in 1955 and a master 's degree in education in 1969 , both degrees from the Tuskegee Institute , while simultaneously serving as an active - duty Air Force officer .