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  • Women’s Equality Day

    Did you know that August 26th is Women’s Equality Day? I am Staff Sgt. LaShawn Curry from the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron and upon researching what this day is really about and where it all started, I was led to the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA).The NAWSA was

  • LGBT Pride Month

    “We recognize gay, lesbian, bisexual service members and LGBT civilians for their dedicated service to our country. The heroic contributions made by these Americans strengthen our national security. Whether officer, enlisted, civilian employee or family member their inclusion gives our department

  • Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Observance Month Article

    Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month is an observation that was established by Title 36, U.S. Code Section 102 in 1990. This observance is celebrated during the entire month of May. To show appreciation and education, former President Barack Obama wrote, “The rich heritage of Asian

  • Holocaust Days of Remembrance

    Memory is what shapes and teaches us. Memory is what binds us together. We remember the Holocaust both as a blight on the history of humanity and as a shining moment for the people who were brave enough to put an end to it. Remembering ties the past and the present together.

  • Women’s History Month

    Women’s History Month is dedicated to honoring trailblazing women who have paved the way for future generations of women. Women’s History Month had its origins in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as

  • Frederick “Mr. Freeze” Jones

    Mr. Freeze, the supervillain to Batman, was created by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff and Dave Wood of DC Comics in 1957. Long before Mr. Freeze the supervillain, the original Mr. Freeze, Frederick Jones, was born in 1892 just outside of Cincinnati and he was no supervillain at all. In fact, he was an

  • National American Indian Heritage Month

    In 1990, Congress designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month. This month has been designated to recognize the accomplishments of the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the United States - American Indian and Alaska Natives.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    The National Hispanic Heritage Month was established by Title 36, U.S. Code, Section 126 and Public Law 100-402. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from 15 September - 15 October of each year. The observance is celebrated during this timeframe due to many significant events for various Hispanic

  • Women's Equality Day 2017

    Today marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was passed on Aug. 26, 1920, giving women the right to vote.  In 1971, Congress passed legislation to officially recognize this day as Women’s Equality Day.  So, may I ask, what does this mean to you?  Currently, most