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NAMRU San Antonio highlights budget analyst during National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 16, 2024 — National Hispanic Heritage Month marks a time to showcase and honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Department of Defense and the nation... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Oct. 15, 2024) – Olivia Cruz, a budget analyst lead assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio’s Resource Management and Acquisitions Directorate, is a representation of the highly professional and diverse civilian workforce within the Department of the Navy. Born in San Antonio and a 2014 graduate of Texas A&M University at San Antonio, Cruz directly supports the allocation and execution of all Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding received by NAMRU San Antonio. This includes performing or advising on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration of funds required for command programs. Additionally, she serves as the command’s Time and Attendance clerk. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

National Hispanic Heritage Month: From cattle ranch to general -- The incredible journey of Richard E. Cavazos
October 1, 2024 — Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos was the first Hispanic four-star general in the United States Army. He was born on Jan. 31, 1929, in Kingsville, Texas, where he was also raised. ... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio highlights Juan Perez during National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 18, 2022 — For Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, Juan Perez, a management and program analyst, assigned to the administrative department, is a representation of the highly professional and diverse civilian workforce within the Department of the Navy... MORE

More can be done to bring Hispanic Americans into DOD, defense official says  
September 30, 2022 — The Defense Department provides broad opportunities for service members and civilians alike, but more can be done to increase the diversity of those holding DOD positions, including Hispanic citizens... MORE

A graphic shows colorful decorations and the words "National Hispanic Heritage Month."

Naval Medical Forces Support Command celebrates cultural diversity during National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 27, 2022 — As National Hispanic Heritage Month begins there are always moments to reflect on where we have come from as a military service to see where we are headed. This year’s theme of “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation” celebrates our cultural diversity... MORE

Lt. Jonathan Gomez-Rivera, assigned to Naval Medical Forces Support Command N4 Logistics department,prepares for a flight during a deployment to Djibuoti, Africa.

U.S. Army South showcases culture during National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
September 19, 2022 — The smell of food, sounds of music and traditional dancing were on display as the Soldiers and civilians assigned to U.S. Army South officially kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month on the morning of Sept. 16, 2022, with a celebration of culture in front of the headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 7, 2022 — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and each year the Department of Defense, along with the rest of the nation, recognizes the important contributions and rich culture of Hispanic Americans... MORE

‘My biggest strength’: IAAFA instructor celebrates Hispanic heritage
September 23, 2021 — From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Department of Defense celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and the theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.”... MORE

Defense Language Institute English Language Center recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month in the United States recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States... MORE

DOD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — The Department of Defense and the nation celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15... MORE

A multicolored poster with the words: : Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.

Achieving the American Dream: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1, 2020 — “I was born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in Queens,” said Tech. Sgt. Genesis Infante. “I am a proud Hispanic woman in the United States Air Force.” ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Genesis Infante is the chief of Basic Military Training Protocol.

MICC leaders celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 30, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz provided remarks to members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month and the achievements that Hispanic Americans have contributed to the nation during an observance Sept. 29 at MICC headquarters at Joint-Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz

Be THAT sergeant: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24, 2020 — “I was so afraid when I went to Basic Military Training because it was my first time ever being in an environment where everyone spoke only English,” said Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo, international student manager at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo, international student manager at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, knew joining the military would make her parents proud.

Joint Base San Antonio celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 3, 2020 — In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Joint Base San Antonio has released the official National Hispanic Heritage Month poster... MORE

In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Joint Base San Antonio has released the official National Hispanic Heritage Month poster and the National Hispanic Heritage Month fact sheet.

National Hispanic Heritage Month: 149th FW celebrates Airman's culture, devoted service
October 7, 2019 — The 149th Fighter Wing’s Military Equal Opportunity Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is recognizing Staff Sgt. Cesar Ostolaza during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed every year from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing’s Military Equal Opportunity Office is recognizing Staff Sgt. Cesar Ostolaza during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed every year from Sept. 15- Oct. 15.

Hispanic culture, heritage celebrated during Brooke Army Medical Center observance
October 10, 2018 — Hispanic music and song rang out in the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall Oct. 3 as the organization celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Oates present Karyme Zuniga Reyes and Itzel Schuessler and their teacher, Maria-Cristina Ortega-Alton, a token of appreciation during BAMC’s National Hispanic Heritage Month event in the hospital’s Medical Mall Oct. 3. The group preformed several sings in Spanish to honor different Hispanic and Latino cultures.