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JBSA celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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  • By Maria F. Rodriguez
  • 802nd Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Section

In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPIHM, which takes place from May 1-31, 2022, members of Joint Base San Antonio are encouraged to celebrate!

The observance was established by Title 36, U.S. Code, Section 102, and celebrates the service and sacrifices of Asian/Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. The Federal Asian Pacific American Council, or FAPAC, has identified this year’s theme for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as “Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration.”

This observance celebrates the service and sacrifices of Asian/Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. Such service and sacrifices are evident in the stories from the Library of Congress’ Veteran’s History Project: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American veterans. Visit https://asianpacificheritage.gov/ to read and watch digital collections of shared stories highlighting World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 1978. This joint resolution was passed by the House and Senate and was later signed by the President on Oct. 5, 1978. This law directed the President to declare a seven-day period, beginning May 4, 1979, as ‘Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.’ It wasn’t until 1992 that Congress designated May as ‘Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.’

In celebration of AAPIHM, Joint Base San Antonio will display AAPIHM posters across Joint Base San Antonio. Posters will be displayed at all JBSA libraries and commissaries.

Visitors to these locations are encouraged to follow COVID-19 health and safety measures, including practicing physical distancing.

For additional information, contact the Civilian Personnel Section at 210-221-1408.