Voting is officially open for the American Association of State Trooper's annual 'Best-Looking Cruiser' contest, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has shared its entry.ALEA's 2022 photo submission not only features the agency's 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe but pays homage to the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. The photo shows the cruiser in front of the F-16C Fighting Falcon "Red Tails" fighter aircraft stationed at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, which is the home of the 100th Fighter Squadron (FS), a unit within the Alabama Air National Guard's 187th Fighter Wing.The best-looking cruisers are chosen through popular vote and winners will receive a spot in the AAST's calendar. Proceeds from calendar sales go to fund educational scholarships for members' dependents.Click here to cast your vote for ALEA! Votes can be submitted until Thursday, August 25, at 4 p.m.HISTORY OF THE 100TH FSThe history of the 100th FS charts back to 1942 when it was activated at Tuskegee Army Airfield, approximately 40 miles east of Montgomery. The mission of the unit was to train African American cadets in combat flying, preparing them for missions during World War II. As the first African American fighter pilots within the US Army Air Force, they would mark their place in history and become known around the world as the ‘Tuskegee Airmen.’ Their aircraft were recognizable by the distinctive red tail which was used for identification purposes in the chaos of battle and is easily noticed in the backdrop of this year’s Cruiser photo.Statement from ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor:“As the story goes, the color red was also chosen for the boldness and pride which was exuberated by these brave heroes when protecting Bomber Pilots and when serving as an escort on dangerous missions during the war. We are honored to represent the state of Alabama in this national contest which features the famous 'Red Tails' and pay homage to the men who helped carve the way toward racial equality in the armed forces.”