Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American imprisoned in an internment camp during World War II, speaks in Grace Peterson Hall, Expeditionary Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 8, More
The history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders service to the United States stretches back to the 19th century, beginning with the U.S. Navy’s presence in East Asia in the 1830s to protect U.S. interests d More
Maj. Max Muramoto, deputy operations officer, 5th Armored Brigade, looks at a display photo of an Asian American veteran during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance at the Centennia More
Members of the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month committee serve samples to Icemen and their families during an APIHM food tasting event at the base exchange May 1, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Foo More
Irene Penaflor, wife of Capt. Americo Penaflor, 4th Space Control Squadron Operations Support Flight commander, performs the Hawaiian kawika hula dance to kick off Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month More
New Zealand army Maj. Joanne Wallace, a dentist participating in Pacific Partnership 2013, gives a patient sutures with the help of a local dental assistant at Tungaru Hospital. Working at the invitation of eac More
Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer veterinarian with World Vets, teaches Rui Tibau, a paravet from the Kiribati Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, how to spay and neuter cats and dogs during Pacific Partners More
Cmdr. Joyce Blanchard speaks to a group of children at a local primary school during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joine More
Pacific Partnership 2013 participants from the Royal Australian Army and U.S. Navy exchange gifts on the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Working at the invitation of eac More
Lt. Dustin Smith and Project Hope volunteer nurses speak about difficulties that can arise when delivering a baby with Bessilyn Collin, a midwife at Gizo Hospital, during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at th More
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel carry donated supplies to the United Wesleyan Church of Gizo during a donation event. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governm More
Dr. Abi Collinson, a veterinarian volunteering with the nongovernmental organization World Vets, performs surgery on a dog while U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelvin Bush looks on during a Pacific Partnership 2013 steri More
Lt. Luke Wolf shakes a child's hand while on a tour of Gizo Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmental organizations More
Sailors and Marines participating in Pacific Partnership 2013 look at a plaque at the Guadalcanal American Memorial during a ceremony commemorating the 71st anniversary of the landing of Marines on Guadalcanal More
Senior Chief Petty Officer Richard Manuel, a personnel specialist, addresses Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) before a cake cutting commemorating Asian-American Pacific More
During the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage celebration May 29, 2014, the president's proclamation was recited by service members in Cantonese, Japanese, Tagalog and Hawaiian. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. T More
In her first year in the Army, Pfc. Theresa Laufasa is already getting noticed, after winning the Paralegal Soldier of the Quarter competition for the 1st Cavalry Division Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fueling) Airman Nicole Primero, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), serves Yakisoba, a traditional Japanese dish, to a Ford More
In recognition of May as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Col. Samuel Lee, command chaplain, Northern Regional Medical Command Headquarters, gives remarks May 14 during an event called Many C More
The Tucson Chinese Association Lion Dancers perform during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month luau at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 29, 2015. The annual event featured displays, More
160513-N-AI605-397 (May 13, 2016) PEARL HARBOR - Radford High School students perform a dance for Sailors and guest at the Pearl Harbor Chapel on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the Asian American Pacific More
Performers with the Toa Samoa Mo Le Atua performance group present a cultural performance at the Fort Bliss 2016 National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month hosted by William Beaumont Army Medic More
Staff Sgt. Justin King, 99th Civil Engineer Fire Protection Flight NCO in charge of logistics, performs during the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage luau at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 20, 2016. More
DAHLGREN, Va. - Matthew Swartz – U.S. Fleet Cyber Command Executive Director and Command Information Officer – talks to the audience at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren about the 2016 Asian American and Pacific More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Faanofoilefagoalii Alesana, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), ties a sarong on Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Shemeka Lynch More
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Maj. John Abella (left), operations officer of the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, accepts an award from Lt. Col. Brandon Klink, 3rd Inf. Div. Sust. Bde. Deputy Commander, for being the guest speaker More
170517-N-WC566-0014 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Diane Tom-Ogata, a member of the Polynesian Voyage Society and Education Crew-member of the Polynesian vessel Hokule’a (center), teaches children about the Hokule More
Lt. Col. Lan Dalat shares his family’s story of escape from Vietnam with an audience of community members May 18, 2017 for the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance at Camp Zama Community Cl More
Igusti Kertayuda, a member of the Indonesian Dance of Illinois performs at First Army’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Observance at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., May 25. Jolene Jang, an Asian and Swedis More
Master Sgt. Julian Colunga, 461st Maintenance Group and the president of Robins Diversity Council, cooks the marinated chicken during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air F More
Tonya Jones, representing a Samoan high chief’s daughter, prances on stage in full ceremonial regalia during the grand finale of a Samoan Taualuga dance performed at the Lee Theater May 17. The performance was More
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Honor, tradition and legacy are a significant part of what it means to be part of the U.S. Army. Everyone has a different story, and this Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month pres More
The Villarama family has been serving in the United States military since 1955. From left to right: Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Victor V. Villarama, Army Col. (Retired) Henry F. Villarama, and Army Spc. More
Guests attend an Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 8, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The celebration included a class on lumpia making, a cultural talk and a heritage More
Staff Sgt. Joellene Abadam, U.S. Army reserve affairs Non-Commissioned Officer for U.S. Army Central, performs the Hula dance during the annual Asian American Pacific Islander heritage observance at USARCENT’s More
A neon-lit display portrays cultural highlights of the island of Guam during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) luncheon at the Rocker Enlisted Club, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2019. S More
FORT LEE, Va. (May 16, 2019) -- A dancer with the Island Roots group leads U.S. Army Ordnance School advanced individual training students in a war dance ritual during the Asian American and Pacific Islander H More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools attend the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Camp Johnson, N.C, May 23, 2019. The ceremony recognized and celebr More
A presentation of traditional tools and accessories set on display at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance, May 23, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. The event showcased the cultur More
U.S. Army Maj. Jessica Higa, neuropsychology fellow, talks about diversity at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 23, 2019. More
U.S. Army Soldiers stand together at a cake cutting event on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 1, 2020. The event was to kick off Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage month. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)
Missouri National Guard Maj. McClellan (Mac) Gaono-Taiese, Missouri National Guard, mobilization plans officer, poses for a studio portrait May 13, 2020 at Ike Skelton Training Site, Jefferson City, Mo. In 2013 More
200512-N-WF272-1001 PHILADELPHIA (May 13, 2020) A graphic developed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month. The work was created using Affinity Designer. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Comm More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Jeremiah Tanael joined the Oregon Army National Guard in 2018 as a Food Service Specialist (92G). He is currently assigned to Liaison Monitoring Team “Kilo 21” out of Camp Bondstee More
201118-N-BB269-1003 WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2020) A digital illustration created for Native American Heritage Month. The design incorporates elements from Native American art representing tribes from the contiguou More
Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American imprisoned in an internment camp during World War II, answers questions from the audience as Col. Stephen Henske Jr., 108th Maintenance Group commander, lo More
Guest speaker, Lawson Sakai, a highly decorated World War II veteran and member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, addresses soldiers, civilians and Family members at the Centennial Club on East Fort Bliss Ma More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathleen Peters, 354th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, performs a native Hawaiian dance during an Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month food tasting event at the base exch More
Senior Airmen Miraya Flores, 49th Materiel Maintenance Support Squadron vehicle maintenance and analyst, and Nicolle Kilgore, 49th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, perform the Tini Kling Filipino danc More
A Seabee removes rust from a bridge during an engineering project as Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, speak to parti More
Canadian Forces Army Capt. Jean-Martin Brault gives a presentation on the UN cluster approach to humanitarian response at a disaster response workshop during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation More
Canadian Forces army Capt. Withny Dagrain examines a patient in Gizo Hospital as Dr. Leslie Bunabo, a local dentist, looks on during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. More
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel carry donated supplies to the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Gizo during a donation event. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-g More
Marguerite Susich, a registered nurse volunteering with the non-governmental organization Project Hope, signs animals up for care at a Pacific Partnership 2013 sterilization and wellness clinic. Working at the More
A landing craft utility sits off the coast of Gizo after transporting personnel to shore from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitatio More
Sgt. Jonathan Braun speaks with Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, at the Guadalcanal American Memorial before a ceremony commemorating the 71st anniversary of the landing of Mari More
Service members perform a traditional Singkil dance originating from the southern Philippine islands during the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage celebration May 29, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tracy R. Myers)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Shemeka Lynch, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), discusses her South Korea display board with fellow Ford Sailors during More
U.S. Air Force Col. Rodger Schultd, 355th Mission Support Group commander, speaks to attendees of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month luau at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 29, 2015 More
Members of the 832nd Ordnance Battalion perform a routine featuring Polynesian war cries during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 6 at the Lee Theater.
160513-N-AI605-441 (May 13, 2016) PEARL HARBOR - Radford High School students perform a dance for Sailors and guest at the Pearl Harbor Chapel on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the Asian American Pacific More
Tech Sgt. Jake Quinories, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, performs the Haka at the Pacific Islander heritage luau at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 20, 2016. The Haka is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance, More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Nathaniel Madamba, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), reads a presentation manned by Logistics Speci More
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170517-N-WC566-0040 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr., commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), greets Diane Tom-Ogata (left) and Manuel Mejia (center), members of the Polynesian Voy More
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division dance the “Haka,” a traditional dance, during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance at Club Stewart, May 17. The haka was originally per More
Lt. Col. Lan Dalat shares his perspective of the American Dream through his family’s story of escape from Vietnam with an audience of community members May 18, 2017 for the Asian American Pacific Islander Herit More
Jolene Jang, an Asian and Swedish American street reporter and self-described “culture explorer,” gives speaks at First Army’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Observance at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., M More
Col. Jeff King, 78th Air Base Wing commander, practices the Chinese calligraphy at one of the culture tables at the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity C More
Spc. Henry Villarama (right) is shown during one of his two tours to Afghanistan. He has continued a legacy of military service that dates back to 1955 when his grandfather enlisted in the United States Navy, a More
Col. Roy Banzon, command inspector general for U.S. Army Central, spoke about his heritage and military service as the guest speaker during the annual Asian American Pacific Islander heritage observance at USAR More
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) committee members host a luncheon at the Rocker Enlisted Club, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2019. During AAPIH Month of May, committee members hosted a va More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Emmett Salas addresses Marines and civilians assigned to Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at More
Timothy Kanoia Kamaka performs at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 23, 2019. Kamaka delighted attendees with his electrif More
A table of various handmade adornments is set out for attendees to observe during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance May 23, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. The display represe More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Angelo Trew, Oregon Army National Guard, has been in the Army for over seven years now as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). He is currently assigned to Liaison Monitoring Team “Kil More
Missouri National Guard Maj. McClellan (Mac) Gaono-Taiese, Missouri National Guard, mobilization plans officer, poses for a studio portrait to showcase his traditional Samoan tattoo May 13, 2020 at the Ike Skel More
Army Col. (Retired) Henry F. Villarama poses with a recently attained medal in 1982. He is the father of Sky Soldier Spc. Henry L. Villarama with the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, mak More
An audience listens as guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American imprisoned in an internment camp during World War II, speaks in Grace Peterson Hall, Expeditionary Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix- More
Col. William Schafer, commander, 5th Armored Brigade, presents Lawson Sakai, a highly decorated World War II veteran and member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a framed historical image of the 442nd Regime More
Airman 1st Class Brian Mcdonald, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels systems maintainer, serves pork lechon to attendees at the Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at Holloman Air Force Ba More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Hayashi, 354th Maintenance Squadron quality assurance specialist, grills chicken during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month take-out lunch at the base chapel More
Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens as Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, speaks to a group of Pacific Partnership personnel at Friendship Bridge, a P More
Dr. Leslie Bunabo, a local dentist from Gizo Hospital, left, speaks with Canadian Forces army Capt. Withny Dagrain, center, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Kunz about dental equipment and training during Pacific More
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel give dental hygiene supplies to Solomon Islanders during a health fair. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmental organiza More
Amanda Hedman, a veterinary technician volunteering with the non-governmental organization World Vets, tattoos an animal to denote that a spay or neuter has been performed during a Pacific Partnership 2013 ster More
Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, prepares to lay a wreath for three fallen Marines during a ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial commemorating the 71st anniversary of t More
U.S. Army Soldiers demonstrate traditional Chinese meditations during the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage celebration May 29, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tracy R. Myers)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Nicolas Aquiningoc, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), discusses the Guam display board with Ford's Command Mas More
Attendees of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month luau listen to the event’s emcees at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 29, 2015. The annual event featured displays, performances and c More
Members of a Filipino dance group perform during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 6 at the Lee Theater.