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AMATA’S JOURNAL: SFC SUSIE S. NU'UVALI-APINERU IS NCO OF THE YEAR

Sat, 05/18/2013 - 10:34am | Category:
By
Aumua Amata

Ever since President George W. Bush appointed me to his White House Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2001, I have accepted invitations to speak at various military bases celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM).
 



JB MDL CELEBRATES ASIAN-PACIFIC HERITAGE WITH TRADITION & CUISINE

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 8:58am | Category:
By
Pvt. Kathrin Forbes

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Bright leis of pink, yellow, green and blue draped the necks of service members attending the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration at Tommy B’s Community Center.

Soldiers and airmen replaced their uniform blouses for a more celebratory Hawaiian shirt to honor the occasion May 13. With island music and spicy scents, participants converged on a buffet of Asian and Pacific cuisine and cultural experiences.



Pe’a Polu Jr graduates as Warrant Officer

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:58am | Category:

Fa’afetai ile Atua Soifua I ana fa’amanuiaga ua mafai ai ona fa’ai’uina male manuia taumafaiga ale atali’I, tama, tuagane ia Pe’a Polu Jr. O le aso lenei ua fa’au’uina ai mai ana a’oa’oga ile a’oga (United States Army Engineer School) ma ua maua ai le fa’ailoga ole Warrant Officer.
 



412TH TEC SOLDIERS CELEBRATE ASIAN-PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH 'SAMOAN' STYLE

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 8:30am | Category:
By
Sgt. 1st Class Lyndon Miller, 412th Theater Engineer Command Public Affairs

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- Soldiers of the 412th Theater Engineer Command kicked off commemoration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month by wearing Samoan lavalavas during their Friday morning physical fitness session May 3, 2013.
 
The Samoan lavalava is the principal garment for both sexes in Polynesia, especially in the Samoan Islands, notably (Western) Samoa, an independent country, and American Samoa, a U.S. territory located approximately 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii.
 



HOMETOWN NEWS: ARMY RESERVE PRIVATE ANDERSON F. TA’ALA

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 12:09pm | Category:

Army Reserve Pvt. Anderson F. Taala has graduated from Basic Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
 
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.  Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
 



ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE CELEBRATION ON TAP AT FORT HOOD

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 10:57am | Category:
By
Jose Saucedo, EEO Intern/Specialist

Diverse cultures celebrated during monthlong celebration
 
May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and to mark the completion anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, also known as Golden Spike Day, and to note the significant contributions Chinese pioneers made to its construction.
 



HOMETOWN NEWS: AIRMAN FELICIA M. TIUMALU

Sun, 04/28/2013 - 9:08am | Category:

Air Force Airman Felicia M. Tiumalu graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
 
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
 
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
 



Hometown News: Army Pfc. Siaea graduates from basic

Sat, 04/06/2013 - 11:50am | Category:

Army Pfc. Faatali Siaea has graduated from Basic Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
 
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.  Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
 



Rep Tulsi Gabbard introduces bipartisan "Helping Heroes Fly Act"

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 12:06pm | Category:

 
Legislation endorsed by the Wounded Warrior Project, AFGE
 



Pvt. Darlene Gilreath graduates from basic

Sun, 03/17/2013 - 9:45am | Category:

Army Reserve Pvt. Darlene Gilreath has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
 
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.



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