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ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md. - U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet’s (FCC/C10F) Heritage Committee held a luncheon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 9 at the National Business Park in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
The event was held as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, and was designed to highlight the contributions made by Hispanics throughout the history of the U.S. Navy.
“This event gives our Sailors a chance to showcase their heritage,” said FCC/C10F’s Command Master Chief Jon R. Taylor. “It also gives others a chance to learn a little bit more about the Hispanic culture.”
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
“The Navy is a reflection of society,” said Taylor. “The strength of the Navy depends on its diversity and it ability to bring fresh ideas to the table.”
FCC/C10F’s Heritage Committee promotes diversity by hosting various events throughout the year to honor the theme of the month.
“Our goal is to raise awareness and to celebrate the role of Hispanics in the Navy and their many accomplishments,” said FCC/C10F Heritage Committee organizer Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (IDW/SW) Joshua Anderson.
| Date Taken: | 10.09.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 10.10.2014 13:11 |
| Story ID: | 144872 |
| Location: | ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD, US |
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