{"id":29896,"date":"2023-10-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=29896"},"modified":"2023-10-04T03:30:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:30:48","slug":"driving-prosperity-power-and-progress-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=29896","title":{"rendered":"Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Maj. Nelson Orozco-Oviedo, U.S. Army Europe and Africa G8, shares his experiences as a Latino in the U.S. Army and the importance of perseverance during the U.S. Army NATO Brigade National Hispanic Heritage Month. The brigade celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 28 to showcase the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation and our national defense.
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\n Capt. Ana Hill, HHC U.S. Army NATO Brigade commander, gives the closing remarks during the U.S. Army NATO Brigade National Hispanic Heritage Month. The brigade celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 28 to showcase the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation and our national defense.
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\n Hispanic American Soldiers and civilian employees pose for a photo during the U.S. Army NATO Brigade National Hispanic Heritage Month. The brigade celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 28 to showcase the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation and our national defense.
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SEMBACH, Germany \u2013 U.S. Army units around the world celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 every year to showcase the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation and our national defense.<\/p>\n

Capt. Ana Hill, HHC U.S. Army NATO Brigade commander, broke open a pi\u00f1ata Sept. 28 to kick off U.S. Army NATO Brigade\u2019s celebration this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring National Hispanic Heritage Month, we pause and reflect on our shared history as Americans and celebrate the rich mosaic of people and cultures who build and strengthen our Army and our nation,\u201d said Alisia Harris, U.S. Army NATO G8. \u201cThis year\u2019s national theme, \u2018Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America,\u2019 captures that spirit as we observe the unique and storied history Hispanic Americans have in the Army serving and fighting in almost every war since our nation\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe U.S. Army values the significant contributions of Hispanic Soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the Spanish-American War to the War on Terror and beyond, they have not hesitated to defend and show their allegiance to this nation in many ways, but especially through military service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Army and the U.S. draw strength from the diversity that makes up America’s melting pot.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guest speaker was Maj. Nelson Orozco-Oviedo from U.S. Army Europe and Africa G8 who shared his experiences as a Latino in the U.S. Army and the importance of perseverance.<\/p>\n

Orozco-Oviedo said the celebration was the first time he received an invitation to speak during Hispanic Heritage Month and he was honored to have the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, just as in past generations, Hispanic Soldiers, both men and women can be especially proud of their significant contributions to our national security efforts and embodying the U.S. Army values that unite all services members,\u201d said Orozco-Oviedo.<\/p>\n

After the guest speaker\u2019s remarks were complete, Hispanic Soldiers and civilian employees of U.S. Army NATO gave brief presentations on their cultures and countries of origin.<\/p>\n

\u201cHispanic Heritance Month means a lot to me because growing up as a child in Greenville, Texas, my family brought the traditions and cultures from Mexico,\u201d said Sgt. Johnny Reyes, a paralegal with U.S. Army NATO. \u201cBeing able to bring that here today and share it amongst my peers and co-workers truly means a lot, and I plan to continue to do so because of how well received it is by everyone who enjoyed learning about our Hispanic culture and traditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hill wrapped up the official presentation.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, more than 17 percent of America\u2019s Soldiers and seven percent of Army civilians are of Hispanic and Latino descent,\u201d said Hill. \u201cLike many commemorations, this is a month-long observance, but it\u2019s unique because it begins in the middle of one month, Sept. 15, and ends in the middle of another on Oct. 15.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reason for the mid-month celebration is because Sept. 15 is the day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their Independence Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cMexico celebrates its independence shortly afterwards on Sept. 16, and Chile on Sept. 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cOctober 12 is significant, too, celebrated across Spain and Latin America as the Day of Hispanic Heritage.<\/p>\n

“Today, we honor the cultures and contributions of USA NATO Brigade Hispanic Soldiers and civilians,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The celebration ended with a potluck luncheon featuring a variety of foods and drinks from Hispanic countries as well as traditional music.<\/p>\n

The mission of U.S. Army NATO is to provide individual Soldier and family training, logistics, human resources, and administrative agent support at USA NATO locations to ensure ready and resilient Soldiers, develop leaders, maintain joint and multinational partnerships, and enhance an evolving alliance.<\/p>\n

For more information check out the U.S Army NATO Brigade website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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