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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Roberto Alvarez, a Marine Raider and senior enlisted advisor with Marine Forces Special Operations Command, delivers the keynote address during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, 1 Oct. 2024.
The event, hosted by the Hispanic Engagement Action Team and sponsored by Fleet Readiness Command East, is held annually during Hispanic Heritage month to highlight the success and contributions that Latin American service members make to the United States Armed Forces.
The HEAT personnel sought to have a member of the MARSOC team present at the event for their unique insight into the special operations side of military service.
“Given the impact MARSOC has had on SOCOM and the Marine Corps since its creation, we felt it would be extremely impactful to have a Hispanic leader from within MARSOC’s ranks as a guest speaker,” said Brina Grubbs, President of HEAT Cherry Point. “We knew their expertise and experience would greatly enrich the event and provide invaluable knowledge to those in attendance.”
This year’s theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, emphasizes the innovation, resiliency, and unity that are hallmarks of both the Hispanic American and the American Service member.
Alvarez, in his address, spoke about his upbringing, as a Puerto Rican, being pivotal in shaping who he is and his work ethic.
“I had the best childhood, not privileged, but it was great. I always had what I needed,” said Alvarez. “My parents worked tirelessly to give us a good life, and that’s a point of pride for all Latinos, we know how to work hard.”
Alvarez’ distinguished career includes time in the Marine Corps Reconnaissance community, in Chile as part of the Marine Corps Exchange Program, and a careers worth of service within MARSOC to the joint special operations community. With more than a dozen deployments, Alvarez has worked in environments all over the world and credits his background with a large part of his success.
“Being Latino hasn’t made me a better Marine,” said Alvarez. “But it has given me a unique perspective and toolset that has helped me succeed every step of the way.”
| Date Taken: | 10.01.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2024 14:46 |
| Story ID: | 482648 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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