Photo By Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar | Folk dance performers from the Escuela Normal Centro América entertain the members of...... read more read more
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SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras --The United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month every year from Sept. 15 thru Oct. 15 and each year the military honors and recognizes the contributions of Hispanic-American men and women to our Nation's security.
Hispanic Heritage Month was started by in 1968 President Lyndon Johnson as a weeklong celebration of Hispanic Heritage. It was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and now covers a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15.
“It is appropriate that this month was chosen as Hispanic Heritage Month because many Latin American Countries claimed their independence during this time frame,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Contreras, deputy commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo.
Hispanic Americans represent an array of distinct and vibrant cultures, each of which enriches communities in valuable ways. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service.
Joint Task Force-Bravo has the distinct pleasure of being immersed and operating within the culture of Latin America.
“We’re here to celebrate the rich Hispanic culture that is seen throughout the Americas and to pay our respects to the men and women with Hispanic backgrounds who have served throughout the years,” added Contreras.
This year JTF-Bravo celebrated with performances from the Honduran Navy Band stationed in Tegucigalpa, the official folk dance group from the Escuela Normal Centro América, as well as a couple of performers from the Dilcia Mejia Dance School.
| Date Taken: | 10.09.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 10.14.2014 18:25 |
| Story ID: | 145066 |
| Location: | SOTO CANO AIR BASE, HN |
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