Photo by Pfc. Christopher Moore | 123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 06.24.2012
A photo of a clan or family war staff, also known as an Eagle Staff or Tscdettaan by the Natoh Diné Tachini, which was created by Jeffery Gay, represents and offers homage to fallen warriors of the clan. The staff was displayed during the third-annual Gourd Dance here, June 23. One side of the Eagle Staff displays all of the meritorious ribbons the clan members have received throughout the......
Photo by Pfc. Christopher Moore | 123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 06.23.2012
Jeffery Gay, veteran of the 261st Signal Corps, 1967-1968 and member of a Hopi-Navajo tribe, performs tribal ritual movements, during the third-annual Gourd Dance ceremony here, June 23. The Gourd Dance is a Native American ceremony to honor the warriors of past and present. It is held here to commemorate the rich history between the military and the local tribes....
