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Story and photos by Stephanie Caffall uted to American life and to our most Male performers of the La ‘U Samoa provided entertainment in dancing to the “Haka,” also known
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what it means to be American citizens,”
Fort Huachuca hosted its Asian-Pa- said Sgt. Maj. Christopher Richardson, offered.
cific American Heritage month celebra- command career counselor, Network
tion at Thunder Mountain Activity Cen- Enterprise Technology Command, in his time to pay them, Kee paid Soldiers on nese laborers. In the spring of 1882, the
tre May 14 promoting the theme “Many opening remarks. Fort Huachuca until the money reached Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, an act
Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality
and Inclusion.” “This event is very important because the installation. which set a 10-year moratorium on Chi-
our mainstream culture has a certain ap-
“Asian-Pacific Americans are every- proach to our history and our view of For his participation, Mar received a nese labor immigration. A federal immi-
where and they are the faces of Ameri- this country and the people in it - frank-
can history. Asians, Native Hawaiians ly, it is sometimes a little too narrow,” Buffalo Soldier statue at the conclusion gration inspector visited Kee often. How-
and Pacific Islanders who built Ameri- said Robin Blackwood, the director of of the Asian-Pacific American Heritage ever, his staff always remained Chinese.
ca’s farms, and laid its railroads contrib- the history department at the Tucson
Chinese Cultural Center. month celebration. Sierra Vista City Councilwoman
Dr. Eugene Mar, M.D., guest speaker at the The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Gwen Colhoun attended the heritage
$VLDQ3DFL¿F$PHULFDQ+HULWDJH0RQWKFHOHEUD- “We need to include other voices as celebration and said, “It’s wonderful to
tion, was presented a Buffalo Soldier statue by they’re very much a part of our country, sponsored Mar’s presentation. Accord- listen to a speaker who has this much at-
Sgt. Maj. Christopher Richardson, command how it is developed and our culture and ing to Blackwood, she and the organi- tachment to Fort Huachuca.”
career counselor, Network Enterprise Technol- the future.” zation helped Mar dive further into his
ogy Command. At the event, Mar spoke about family’s history, allowing Mar to con- She added, “Events like this raise
his great grandfather, Sam Kee, who operated At the celebration, La ‘U Samoa firm more about his family’s rich cul- our awareness of the history and it also
a restaurant on Fort Huachuca. dancers performed traditional dances tural past. helps people become familiar with the
such as a “Cultural Embrace, a Haka,” diverse populations and issues related
also known as “The Warrior’s Dance.” Further information about Kee was to [the culture]. It increases our knowl-
revealed upon research, including Kee’s edge.”
Following the entertainment, guest resiliency to keep his café staffed by Chi-
speaker, Dr. Eugene Mar, M.D., gave a
presentation and spoke at the event about
his great grandfather, Sam Kee, who
opened The Post Café in Fort Huachuca
in 1882 which he operated until 1919.
According to Mar, his grandfather
saved enough money after working on
the railroads and in mines in Tombstone
to start his own business. When Con-
gress failed to pass budget legislation in
From MOTORCYCLE3DJH$ sustainment training requirement, diers at any time on or off Army instal- colors and retro-reflective material.
at no expense to the government, by lations. Visibility gear is defined as brightly
an appropriate Motorcycle Safe- taking an Army-approved advanced colored long-sleeved shirt, jacket or
ty Foundation-based basic rider’s level MC course. A list of courses For personnel riding MCs and ATVs vest during the day and a retro-reflec-
course or state-approved operator’s meeting the criteria is located on in the United States, helmets must be tive vest or jacket at night. A physi-
safety training. Based on the type of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ certified to meet DOT Safety Standard cal training belt will not substitute for
motorcycle(s) owned and operated, Safety Center website, https://safety. No. 218 and must be properly fastened brightly colored and retro-reflective
Soldiers complete either the Experi- army.mil. Course enrollment infor- under the chin. clothing.
enced Rider’s Course/Basic Rider’s mation is also available by contact-
Course II or Motorcycle Sports Rid- ing the Installation Safety Office at Eye protection must be designed to Use backpacks worn over the
er’s Course/Advanced Rider’s Course 520.533.3697, or accessing the Army meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1, reference shoulder that are brightly colored dur-
II within 12 months of completing the Installation Management Command (z), for impact and shatter resistance. ing the day and have a retro-reflective
basic course. Motorcycle Refresher Registration System at the following This includes goggles, wraparound material at night. PT belts may not be
Training, or MRT, is required for any link, https://imc.army.mil/airs/usg_ glasses or a full-face shield properly used as a substitute for these visibility
Soldier deployed for more than 180 disclaimer.aspx). attached to a helmet. requirements.
days.
Additionally, after a five-year pe- Foot protection. Foot protection in- According to the MSF, approxi-
Department of the Army Civilian riod of inactivity or the acquisition cludes sturdy over-the-ankle footwear mately 50 percent of motorcycle fa-
employees who operate motorcycles of a new or change in motorcycles, that affords protection for the feet and talities involved the motorcyclist hav-
while performing their duties will operators will complete sustainment ankles. Durable leather or ballistic- ing alcohol in their system. Alcohol
need to complete the training require- training. Additionally, safety officials type cloth athletic shoes that cover the impairs a person’s judgment and slows
ments. Military retirees, and military encourage Soldiers to take sustain- ankles may be worn. reaction time, and both are extremely
family members or dependents are not ment training after a major geographi- dangerous elements to add to the situ-
permitted to attend Army sponsored cal change. Protective clothing includes long- ation when operating any motor ve-
training but are highly encouraged sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers hicle.
to attend a motorcycle safety course. Operator safety — PPE matters! and full-fingered gloves or mittens
These are offered at many local col- Commanders need to ensure all in- made from leather or other abrasion- While May is the focal month for
leges. resistant material. Wearing MC jack- motorcycle safety, the requirements
dividuals covered by Army regulations ets and pants constructed of abrasion outlined here apply every day of the
All Soldiers are required to com- wear the following personal protective resistant materials (such as leather, year, every time a person operates or
plete motorcycle sustainment train- equipment while operating motorcy- Kevlar®, or Cordura®) and con- rides a motorcycle or ATV. They are
ing, based on the type of motorcycle cles, off-road vehicles, and all-terrain taining impact-absorbing padding is in place to protect by helping prevent
owned or operated, within five years vehicles on the installation and all Sol- strongly encouraged. users from suffering injuries or fatali-
of completing an ERC/BRC–II or ties.
MSRC/ARC. A Soldier can meet the Select personal protective equip-
ment that incorporates fluorescent
