How does your post recognize Native American Heritage Month?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:34:20 -0500

Every November, military posts and bases recognize National Native American Heritage Month.

As one with Native American blood and culture in my family tree (Chippewa and Cherokee), I believe it is fitting and honorable that we recognize the contributions of a people who had every right to refuse to support our Armed Forces, but chose to support us, join us, and in many cases, lead the way.

How does your post recognize Native American heritage this month? Will you be participating? If you are no longer in uniform, how did your post or unit recognize Native American Heritage month?

Response by COL Sam Russell made Nov 12 at 2015 7:53 AM

COL Sam Russell — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:53:30 -0500

You would think the home of the Carlisle Indian School would do something, but I honestly haven't noticed anything. I'll have to keep an eye out for any events over the next two weeks.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 8:59 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:59:07 -0500

I agree. http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/28/brief-history-american-indian-military-service-115318

A Brief History of American Indian Military Service

Ask about Americans Indians serving in the U.S. military service and World War II generally comes to mind with the Navajo code talkers or perhaps Marine Cpl. Ira Hayes (Pima) in the photo of the U.S. flag raising at Iwo Jima. But the history of Native Americans in military services stretches in the past and the present much farther and deeper.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 12 at 2015 9:23 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:23:07 -0500

From what I remember, it is something that is brought up in the daily roll call at the beginning of the month. (Depending on the flight chief)

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Nov 27 at 2016 10:17 AM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:17:32 -0500

Veterans are joining the No Dakota Access Pipeline movement.