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The clan is a way of seeing that we're

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not alone . We always have the US

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European Command's heritage and

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observance committee held a ceremony to

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recognize the achievements of Native

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Americans . I am honored to stand

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before you to speak about Native

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American Heritage Month and how it

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played a vital role in shaping my

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decision to join the military . It's

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important to celebrate Native American

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Heritage Month because it's uh it

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brings awareness to the Native American

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people and the sacrifices they endured

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for serving this country . The

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committee also held a discussion panel

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to answer questions about Native

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American ancestry and experiences

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where it's to show the future

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generation that even though I'm away

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from home , I'm still able to keep our

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culture alive . We may offend Stuttgart .

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I'm Petty Officer Tristan Labuan .