Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Villegas-Miller, 91st Missile Wing executive services non-commissioned officer in charge, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2024. Villegas-Miller stated that, “National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the many achievements and cultures of Hispanic Americans.”

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander, gives a speech during the opening ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2024. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is the only Department of Defense special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations for multiple Latin American countries.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman O’Leesa James, Chaplain Corps religious affairs specialist, speaks at the opening ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2024. The ceremony was held in honor of the Hispanic Americans who have served in the United States military.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jensen, 5th Bomb Wing deputy commander (left), and U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, 91st Missile Wing deputy commander (right), sign a proclamation in support of Hispanic Heritage Month during its opening ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2024. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is the only Department of Defense special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations for multiple Latin American countries.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Minot AFB

Published Sept. 17, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Trust Tate

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Villegas-Miller, 91st Missile Wing executive services non-commissioned officer in charge, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2024. Villegas-Miller stated that, “National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the many achievements and cultures of Hispanic Americans.”