A photo of a person laughing as she's being wrapped in a giant banner. — AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members setup a sign to celebrate and honor Asian American Pacific Islanders during an event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of three people getting food. — AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members self-serve food during an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The event was hosted by the People of the Pacific to celebrate and honor Asian American Pacific Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of people eating and hanging out. — AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members are eating food during a Asian American Pacific Islanders event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members setup a sign to celebrate and honor Asian American Pacific Islanders during an event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

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AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members self-serve food during an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The event was hosted by the People of the Pacific to celebrate and honor Asian American Pacific Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

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AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members are eating food during a Asian American Pacific Islanders event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

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AAPI Heritage Month

Published May 27, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

The Desert Lightning Team celebrated and honored Asian American Pacific Islanders during an event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history.

Editor’s note: The mention of the private organization, People of the Pacific, does not constitute endorsement of affiliation by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base or the U.S. Air Force.

A photo of a man talking to a crowd. — AAPI Heritage Month

Vincent Howard, 355th Wing Community Support Coordinator, shares a few contributions made throughout U.S. history by Asian American Pacific Islanders during an event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. AAPI Heritage Month is observed in the U.S. during May to recognize the contributions and influence of AAPI to the history, culture and achievements of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of people getting food and a lady laughing in the foreground. — AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members self-serve food during an Asian American Pacific Islanders event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of three people standing around the shade where food is laid out. — AAPI Heritage Month

Desert Lightning Team members are talking together during an Asian American Pacific Islanders event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Every May since 1977, the nation celebrates AAPI Heritage Month to recognize and pay tribute to AAPI's achievements and contributions that fortified America's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)