Question: Cuba M. Gooding Jr. (born January 2, 1968) is an American actor, he gained later attention for his role in "Men of Honor", as Carl Maxie Brashear, a United States Navy sailor, and was the first African American to become what?
Sentence (from "Carl Brashear"): He was the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver, rising to the position in 1970 despite also having an amputated left leg.
Relevant evidence: Yes