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Department of the Navy Launches New Naval STEM Education and Outreach Program – Naval Horizons

WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2020) The U.S. Naval STEM team will launch the Naval Horizons challenge, a new educational video series designed to introduce viewers to cutting-edge topics impacting the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy graphic)

On Tuesday, October 27, the Department of the Navy launched Naval Horizons, a new Naval Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education and outreach program. It is a virtual effort designed to inspire college students by raising awareness of the real-world science and technology challenges of today. The program will introduce students to cutting-edge topics impacting the Navy and Marine Corps through online videos covering nearly 20 research areas. Students learn about naval topics by watching the videos—and submitting a report on the state of the art and a futurist vision of the Navy and Marine Corps in 2040. The first 3,000 submissions to meet the evaluation criteria will be awarded a $200 stipend.

To be eligible for the Naval Horizons program applicants must be:

  • Community College students
  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate students
  • Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Majors
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college/university
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • You must be at least 18 to apply to this program

Those interested in participating in Naval Horizons should visit https://navalhorizons.asee.org/.

Department of the Navy press release

Happy 245th Navy Birthday!

201006-N-BB269-1003 WASHINGTON (Oct. 6, 2020) A digital illustration created for the 245th U.S. Navy Birthday. The graphic features a guided-missile destroyer representing USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) waving a battle ensign breaking through a silhouette of USS Constitution formed by clouds. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

We want to wish a happy 245th birthday to all our Navy members!

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15, 2020

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every year from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

Below are links to different websites that contain the history, current facts, and details for events taking place throughout the month. Please support these events and celebrate our National Hispanic Heritage.

Also checkout our events calendar and our social media where we share different networking and professional development opportunities.

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Adelante con ANSO!!

Happy 230th Anniversary U.S. Coast Guard!

To the men and women of the U. S. Coast Guard… ANSO thanks you for your dedication and service to our Nation.  Semper Paratus! 

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House Passes the National Museum of the American Latino Act

On July 27th, the House of Representatives passed the National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R. 2420) to establish a museum on the National Mall dedicated to commemorating the 500 plus years of American Latino contributions to the nation’s military, sciences, economic power, civil rights and the arts.
 

The House bill passed with 295 bipartisan co-sponsors, and the Senate legislation (S.1267) has 29 bipartisan co-sponsors and growing.  Call, tweet, and email your Senators and urge them to support the National Museum of the American Latino Act.  Please visit https://americanlatinomuseum.org/our-legislation/ for more information on the initiative, and for phone numbers and recommended scripts to use.

Happy 4th of July 2020!

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As we gather with our friends and families to celebrate the Declaration of Independence of the United States, we should take a few minutes to remember those who fought the battles to secure that independence, and also our men and women in uniform and our first responders that are currently keeping us all safe.  Below is a link to an article that shines a light on Latinos who fought in the American Revolution.  Hope you and your families have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July.

[OP-ED]: “Latino Patriots” of the American Revolution… Donde Estan?

Memorial Day 2020 Reflection

Friends,
 
As we celebrate Memorial Day, in a time of social distancing, it is more important than ever to recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our right to live in freedom.
 
Each generation is called upon to fight for freedom in its own time.  We have that duty today as has always been the case. 
 
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” 
– President Ronald W. Reagan
 
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was founded in Waterloo, New York, now known as the official birthplace of Memorial Day.  It is a solemn time to pause and pay our respect to those that, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, “gave their last full measure of devotion.”  It will never be a thing of the past or a quaint exercise to stop and meditate on the sacrifices of those who have died in the service of this American Experiment. 
 
We all should enjoy our Memorial Day weekend.  This is one of the freedoms that is bequeathed to us by the dedication of women and men who laid down their lives for us to enjoy the blessings of freedom.  As we enjoy our celebrations, let us take a moment to remember and thank those patriots who have paid for our ability to do so with their light and lives.
 
CDR Sergio Villaverde, USCGR (ret)