The U.S. Naval Academy kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 20 with a cultural and historical presentation in Bancroft Hall. Story
Juana Bordas' first memory is sitting in the hull of a banana boat with her mother and six siblings as they prepared to leave Nicaragua for the United States. Her father and oldest sister had gone before them to forge what Bordas' parents hoped would be a better life. Story
Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 25. Story
In this commentary, a garrison commander reflects on his Mexican-American heritage and shares the pride in his Latino roots as we celebrate the invaluable contributions Hispanics have made to our nation. Story
Undersecretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal said the different cultures and ethnic backgrounds are what make the United States great, during the Army's Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff concert which featured "Son Tropical," the Army Field Band's ensemble that specializes in Latin rhythms. Story
For Senior Airman Yesenia Camacho-Arce, a nondestructive inspection specialist with 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, the support of her family has encouraged her to reach her goals and dreams. She credits her Hispanic heritage for her driving need to succeed. Story
As a young man who grew up on the island of Puerto Rico, AvilesFigueroa embraces the values that made him the airman he is today. Story
The Navy joins the nation Sept. 15 in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which will be observed until Oct. 15. Story
From Sunday until Oct. 15, our Nation will observe Hispanic Heritage Month. This observance provides the Currahees an opportunity to discuss the contributions Hispanic-Americans have been making within the U.S. Army since the Revolutionary War. Story
Our country thrives on the diversity and ingenuity of all our people. Our Army also thrives from this very same fabric of diversity found in our nation. Throughout the year, we join our nation in celebrating this diverse fabric that makes us so great. Story
The Defense Department's commitment to equity and inclusion is rooted in the belief that diversity is a readiness imperative that gives a strategic advantage, a senior DOD official said recently during the 10th annual National Latina Style symposium. Story
Hispanic Heritage Month, which began Sept. 15, marks a time to showcase the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Defense Department, the Deputy Director of DOD's Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity said. Story