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SPC Natalie Ortiz
Medical Laboratory Specialist |
Meet SPC Ortiz and see whay she says about her reasons for joining the Army.
In 1918, David B. Barkeley was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for bravery in action, however his Hispanic background was not discovered for another 71 years. He is now recognized as the first Hispanic Medal of Honor recipient.
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Throughout the nation's history Hispanic-Americans Soldiers have established themselves as role models for generations to follow. From the first Hispanic-American Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient to momentous contributions to military tactics, Hispanic-Americans have made their mark within the history of this nation with their courage, leadership and honor.
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Richard E. Cavazos
In 1982, Hispanic-American Richard E. Cavazos made military history by being appointed the Army's first Hispanic four-star general.
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Hector P. Garcia
Hector P. Garcia was the first Hispanic-American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Ronald Reagan presented the highest award a civilian can receive to Garcia for his service to his people and the United States with the forming of the American GI Forum. |
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Elwood R. Quesada
Elwood R. Quesada helped with the pioneering of military aviation techniques that changed the face of combat. His work contributed to techniques used today such as air-to-air refueling and air-to-ground machine gunnery. |
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Alfred Rascon
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Alfred Rascon has lived a life that succeeded above and beyond what anyone would have thought, and he contributes that success to the Army.
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