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2015 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Powering growth, influence, this year’s theme
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept.
15 through Oct. 15, and recognizes Hispanic
and Latino American heritage and culture.
This year’s theme is “Honoring our Heritage.
Building our Future.” The NHHM is an op-
portunity to recognize the contributions made
by and the important presence of Hispanic
and Latino Americans
What was once Hispanic Heritage Week,
which started in 1968 by Lyndon Johnson, is
now a 30-day celebration extended by Presi-
dent Ronald Reagan in 1988. The day of Sept.
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of independence for Latin American countries
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hondu-
ras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico, Chile
and Belize celebrate their independence days
on Sept. 16, 18 and 21, respectively. Also,
Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is
October 12, falls within this period.
Events for this year’s NHHM taking place
at Luke Air Force Base include a food tasting
and salsa contest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.
15 at the Luke Community Chapel kitchen, a
book reading 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at the
Luke Library, golf tournament with shotgun
start at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 25 at Falcon Dunes Golf
Course, piñata making 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.
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Chaplain’s thoughts ...
“I have $1.50 in my pocket. All other I am keenly aware that many military
monies are ear-marked for other obliga- families face similar financial strains.
Courtesy graphic tions.” Many of our junior enlisted families qualify
for food stamps. They pinch pennies, cut
2 at the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth That’s a line from my personal journal coupons and sometimes rely upon the kind-
Center, bake sale 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at dated Jan. 10, 1997. ness of others to make it to the next payday.
the Luke Community Chapel, and a luncheon They are walking through a “lean” time in
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Club Five Six. I’ve kept a journal for my entire adult their lives, and indeed, the sound track to
life. It helps my nostalgic nature be able to their life could be Alan Jackson’s old song,
For more information, call Tech. Sgt. look back and remember where I’ve been. “Livin’ on love, buyin’ on time.”
Samuel Jalomo at 623-856-7032. So here’s a snap-shot of where I was 22
years ago. So what can we do?
Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Tapia Cordero While we can’t change the military pay
69th Fighter Squadron I was trying to get into the Air Force chart, we can acknowledge that our men
Reserve, trying to attend a denominational and women in uniform have earned the
ministerial conference, which I could not respect of our nation. They have stepped in
afford, I was dealing with a vehicle that when others have stepped out. They have
had a leaking head gasket, and I was seek- chosen a noble profession that protects
ing employment with a temporary agency those who cannot protect themselves. They
to supplement my meager pastor’s salary. have chosen to take on challenges and
struggles their civilian counterparts know
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the little ways in which family and friends praise but for the peace and protection of
were helping me. For example, when I our nation and our way of life. They have
visited my family and went out to eat, my earned our respect. I invite you to simply
brother picked up the tab. When my wife join with me in saying, “Thanks for your
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ing a retired minister and his wife offered
to drive. Both of those simple acts helped Courtesy of Chaplain (Maj.) Larry Fowler
relieve some of the strain on our tiny bud- 6th Fighter Wing Chapel
get and reminded us that sometimes God
uses others to help us.
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