Cmdr. Joyce Blanchard speaks to a group of children
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
Igusti Kertayuda, a member of the Indonesian Dance
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
Robins Airmen fold Origamis at one of the culture tables
Robins Airmen fold Origamis at one of the culture tables during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force Base Diversity Council hosted the event in observance of Asian A... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison,
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison, a patrol team lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, performs base patrol May 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Morrison is a member of the 254... More
A dancer performs at the American and Pacific Islander
A dancer performs at the American and Pacific Islander heritage luau at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 20, 2016. The planning and preparation for the luau started in March to ensure the event had a wide varie... More
Performers with the Toa Samoa Mo Le Atua performance
Performers with the Toa Samoa Mo Le Atua performance group take a picture with Fort Bliss Soldiers during the Fort Bliss 2016 National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month hosted by William Beaumo... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Aviation Boatswain's
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
A total of 158 Vietnamese people, including Lt. Col
A total of 158 Vietnamese people, including Lt. Col Lan Dalat’s family, who escaped from Vietnam sail in the South China Sea. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Lan Dalat)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Pre-Commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors serve traditional Filipino food during the 2015 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Hunti... More
Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American
Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American imprisoned in an internment camp during World War II, listens to an audience member after her speech in Grace Peterson Hall, Expeditionary Center on Joint ... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Aviation Machinist's
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) -- Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Ranier Estigoy, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), points out the capital of Philippines to a fellow Ford Sailor ... More
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Neil Carranza (left)
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Neil Carranza (left) and Ricky Meno, security forces supervisors with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, stand for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Exped... More
170517-N-WC566-0014 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Diane
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
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division dance
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
Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet,
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
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Anthony Arriola,
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Anthony Arriola, flight chief with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, briefs Airmen and U.S. Marines before during guard changeover May 13, 2017, in Southwest ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Rodger Schultd, 355th Mission Support
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
Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Victor V. Villarama poses
Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Victor V. Villarama poses in his Naval Service Uniform. He is the grandfather of Sky Soldier Spc. Henry L. Villarama of the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade.
USS Abraham Lincoln, US Navy Photogrpah
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
Tonya Jones, representing a Samoan high chief’s daughter,
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
U.S. Ambassador Walter North lays a wreath during a
U.S. Ambassador Walter North lays a wreath during a ceremony celebrating the unveiling of a Solomon Scouts and Coast Watcher memorial on the 71st anniversary of the landing of Marines on Guadalcanal during Worl... More
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH)
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
Sailors and Marines participating in Pacific Partnership
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
During the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage
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
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
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
A table of various handmade adornments is set out for
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
Velon Kline, wife of Master Sgt. Alberto Kline, 354th
Velon Kline, wife of Master Sgt. Alberto Kline, 354th Maintenance Group maintenance operations center NCO in charge, sorts Filipino inspired Lumpia during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month t... More
Colonel Kevin Bennett, 49th Mission Support Group commander,
Colonel Kevin Bennett, 49th Mission Support Group commander, performs the Tini Kling Filipino dance with Airman 1st Class Hannah Howard, 49th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, during the Asian A... More
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Neil Carranza, a
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Neil Carranza, a personnel search area lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, stands for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. As a ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Jessica Higa, neuropsychology fellow,
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
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel carry donated supplies
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
Col. Roy Banzon, command inspector general for U.S.
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)
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
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jayme Wilcox conducts
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jayme Wilcox conducts a dismounted patrol during a field training exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 8, 2019. The exercise is the capstone event for Infantry A... More
Staff Sgt. Justin King, 99th Civil Engineer Fire Protection
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
Service members perform a traditional Singkil dance
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)
Army Col. (Retired) Henry F. Villarama poses with a
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
Army 1st Lt. Valentino Pase, Headquarters and Headquarters
Army 1st Lt. Valentino Pase, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade, executive officer, grunts and stomps his feet while performing a traditional Samoan Maori Haka... More
JBM-HH honors contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders
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
Lt. Col. Lan Dalat shares his family’s story of escape
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
Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American
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
Lt. Col. Lan Dalat shares his perspective of the American
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
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Angelo Trew, Oregon Army
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
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Hayashi, 354th Maintenance
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
U.S. Army Soldiers demonstrate traditional Chinese
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)
A U.S. Army Soldier cuts a cake celebrating Asian-Pacific
A U.S. Army Soldier cuts a cake celebrating Asian-Pacific Heritage month on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 1, 2020. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Andrew Vaelnza)
Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission
Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, renders honors for three fallen Marines during a ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial commemorating the 71st anniversary of the landing... More
Pacific Partnership 2013
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Ship's Serviceman
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
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Combat Service
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
U.S. military and family members attend an Asian American
U.S. military and family members attend an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) luncheon buffet at the Rocker Enlisted Club, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2019. The event celebrated a variety ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. James L. Shelton, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. James L. Shelton, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, right, presents a thank-you gift to Retired Sgt Maj. Emmett Salas, left, for being the guest speaker of ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maria Vida, 354th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maria Vida, 354th Medical Group chief nurse peels carrots during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month take-out lunch at the base chapel May 8, 2013, Eielson Air Force Ba... More
Capt. Yuching Wong, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Capt. Yuching Wong, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 452nd Combat Support Hospital, company commander, and guest speaker, receives a plaque of appreciation from the 160th Signal Brigade who organized and ... More
Airmen take part in a demonstration during the Asian
Airmen take part in a demonstration during the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage luau at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 20, 2016. Members of the Asian Pacific American Association of Nellis, Creech... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison,
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison, a patrol team lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, enters a guard post May 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Morrison is a member of the 254t... More
(Right)Vivian Siu, Robins HR specialist, Daniel Nguyen
(Right)Vivian Siu, Robins HR specialist, Daniel Nguyen and Hannah Nguyen, college students, play the Japanese anime song during the Asian American Pacific Islander Barbecue, May 31, 2017. The Robins Air Force B... More
Samoan dancers entertain audience members at the Asian
Samoan dancers entertain audience members at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance May 18, 2017 at Camp Zama Community Club. (U.S. Army photo by Honey Nixon)
Guest speaker Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, a Japanese American
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Aviation Support
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
170517-N-WC566-0040 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Capt.
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
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 14, 2015) Information Systems
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
Members of a Filipino dance group perform during the
Members of a Filipino dance group perform during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 6 at the Lee Theater.
The Toa o Samoa Dance Group perform the Haka, a traditional
The Toa o Samoa Dance Group perform the Haka, a traditional war dance. Performers consist of service members and spouses who volunteer to present their heritage during the Asian American and Pacific Islander He... More
Members of U.S. Army Central try traditional Asian
Members of U.S. Army Central try traditional Asian and Pacific Islander food during the annual Asian American Pacific Islander heritage observance at USARCENT’s headquarters, Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S... More
U.S. military and family members attend an Asian American
U.S. military and family members attend an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) luncheon buffet at the Rocker Enlisted Club, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2019. The event celebrated a variety ... More
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Senior Airmen Miraya Flores, 49th Materiel Maintenance
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
Marguerite Susich, a registered nurse volunteering
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
Airman 1st Class Brian Mcdonald, 49th Civil Engineer
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
Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific
Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, left, walks with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as they visit a bridge repair project taking place during Pacific Part... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Sailors assigned
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 31, 2016) -- Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pose for a group photo during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration in the ship’s jet s... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison,
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Casey Morrison, a patrol team lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, stands for a photo near a Guam flag May 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Morrison is a me... More
Missouri National Guard Maj. McClellan (Mac) Gaono-Taiese,
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
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel help deliver boxes
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel help deliver boxes of donated medical supplies to the Gizo Branch of the Solomon Islands Red Cross during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nati... More
Members of the Asian Pacific American Association of
Members of the Asian Pacific American Association of Nellis, Creech, and the Nevada and the Test and Training Range, perform the Manaleo at the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage luau at Nellis Air Fo... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaime Vergara Jr. and Crystal
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaime Vergara Jr. and Crystal Vergara, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) committee members, present multi-cultural information tables during an AAPIH luncheon buffet at ... More
The Families and supporters of the Toa o Samoa Dance
The Families and supporters of the Toa o Samoa Dance Group pose together during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance May 23, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. The participants of t... More
Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, guest speaker at the Asian American
Reiko Fukuyama Ohye, guest speaker at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month presentation, takes a family photo, in Grace Peterson Hall, Expeditionary Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Roman Duenas, a
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Roman Duenas, a security forces member with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, left, takes notes at the beginning of his guard shift May 13, 2017, in Southwest ... More
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Neil Carranza (left)
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Neil Carranza (left) and Ricky Meno, security forces supervisors with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, sit for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Expedit... More
The history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders
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
Irene Penaflor, wife of Capt. Americo Penaflor, 4th
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
The Tucson Chinese Association Lion Dancers perform
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
The Villarama family has been serving in the United
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
A neon-lit display portrays cultural highlights of
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
Members of the 832nd Ordnance Battalion perform a routine
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.
Col. Jeff King, 78th Air Base Wing commander, practices
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
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH)
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
Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission
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
Attendees of the Asian American and Pacific Islander
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
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Melquiadez Racho,
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Melquiadez Racho, a patrol team lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security forces Squadron, shares a moment of jokes with his wingmen before shift begin May 13, 2017, in South... More
170517-N-WC566-0042 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Debbie
170517-N-WC566-0042 PEARL HARBOR (May 17, 2017) Debbie McNutt, a volunteer at the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event, teaches children about origami at a family-oriented interactive di... More
Missouri National Guard Maj. McClellan (Mac) Gaono-Taiese,
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
Chief Master Sgt. James Patrie, 49th Wing command chief,
Chief Master Sgt. James Patrie, 49th Wing command chief, performs the Tini Kling Filipino dance with Senior Airman Nicolle Kilgore, 49th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, during the Asian American/Paci... More
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel help deliver boxes
Pacific Partnership 2013 personnel help deliver boxes of donated medical supplies to the Gizo Branch of the Solomon Islands Red Cross during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nati... More
Members of U.S. Army Central participate in traditional
Members of U.S. Army Central participate in traditional Polynesian dances during the annual Asian American Pacific Islander heritage observance at USARCENT’s headquarters, Patton Hall, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.... More
Lt. Dustin Smith and Project Hope volunteer nurses
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
Lt. Luke Wolf shakes a child's hand while on a tour
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
Performers with the Toa Samoa Mo Le Atua performance
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