On this Pacific News: U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Eighth Army, perform multiple tasks including m4 carbine and m17 pistol stress shoots, tactical combat casualty care, and water survival during eighth Army’s Best Medic Competition in the Republic of Korea; U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35 ‘Magicians’ perform flight operations while embarked with independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha in the South China Sea; U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crews intercept a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and the Army honors Soldiers from Native American and Alaska Native communities, and expresses appreciation for their contributions, as well as those of Veterans, civilians and family members.
The theme of the recognition this year is “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility – Leadership – Service,” which reflects on the commitment of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
