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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.

AMOT Mentoring: Looking For Volunteers

The San Diego Chapter is soliciting for Coast Guard Active Duty Officers, Coast Guard Academy Alumni, and Retirees who wish to mentor prospective and current Coast Guard Academy cadets as part of the Academy Minority Outreach Team (AMOT). In coordination with Academy Admissions, mentors conduct outreach to prospective candidates, encourage completion of their applications, and offer support on acceptance to the Academy. Moreover, volunteers forge relationships with cadets as they transition into the Officer Corps.

If interested in participating please RSVP below.

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=563375&k=0767410A7C52

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)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, U. S. MARINE CORPS

Congratulations to the United States Marine Corps on 244 years of remarkable service to our Nation. 

On behalf of ANSO and our members, Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, United States Navy!

Congratulations to the United States Navy on 244 years of remarkable service to our Nation. 

On behalf of ANSO and our members Happy Birthday!

 

Hispanic Heritage Month

ANSO wants to join the Nation in reflecting
on the many ways Hispanics have had a profound
and positive influence on our country through their
strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service.