Press Release
☷Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
May 03,2022
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander ( AAPI ) Heritage Month , a celebration of the innumerable contributions , vibrant cultures , and rich heritage of Asian Americans , Native Hawaiians , and Pacific Islanders in this country . When we talk about AAPI community , we are referring to two large groups of people who bring a broad and rich diversity to our ranks . Many AAPI cultures form an important part of not only our history as a country , but also our current DNA as a people . Stay tuned throughout the month as we celebrate the legacy , sacrifice and achievements of the AAPIs in our unit as they share their proud heritage and culture . ( U . S . Army Graphic by Staff Sgt . ShaTyra Reed , 16th Combat Aviation Brigade ) JOINT BASE LEWIS - MCCHORD , Wash . – May is Asian American & Pacific Islander ( AAPI ) Heritage Month , a celebration of the innumerable contributions , vibrant cultures , and rich heritage of Asian Americans , Native Hawaiians , and Pacific Islanders in the United States . This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration . ” The observance originated in 1978 , when a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week . The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7 , 1843 , and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad completed on May 10 , 1869 . In 1990 , President George H . W . Bush designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month , also known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . "The history of Asian and Pacific Americans in the United States is a long and honorable one . Determined to uphold America ' s promise of freedom and opportunity for all , generations of Asian and Pacific men and women have helped this Nation to grow and prosper , ” said Bush in his proclamation . Time and again throughout our Nation ' s history , AAPIs have demonstrated their dedication to ideals upon which the United States is founded . In times of war and in times of peace , they have faithfully defended the principles of freedom in uniform . AAPI is a broad term used to describe a diverse and fast - growing population of over 23 million Americans that includes roughly 50 ethnic groups with roots in more than 40 countries including the Far East , Southeast Asia , the Indian subcontinent , Native Hawaiian , Samoan , Guamanian or Chamorro , Fijian , Tongan , or Marshallese peoples and encompasses the people within the United States jurisdictions of Melanesia , Micronesia , and Polynesia . ” Although 8% of Soldiers in the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade identify as AAPIs , their presence and hard work is critical to the success of the Raptor Brigade and Army team . They bring with them a legacy of courage , service , and sacrifice that helps make our military more lethal than at any point in our shared history . When we talk about AAPI community , we are referring to two large groups of people who bring a broad and rich diversity to our ranks . Many AAPI cultures form an important part of not only our history as a country , but also our current DNA as a people . Stay tuned throughout the month as we celebrate the legacy , sacrifice and achievements of the AAPIs in our unit as they share their proud heritage and culture .
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