An official website of the United States government         Here's how you know         
**Official websites use .mil**
A **.mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
**Secure .mil websites use HTTPS**
 A **lock (lock )** or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Skip to main content (Press Enter).

Defense Logistics AgencyThe Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency

Search
Search

Search

-  Home		 
-  What DLA Offers    -  Excess Property Disposal             
  -  Document Services             
  -  Products             
  -  Services             
  -  Programs 
-  Working With DLA    -  Applications             
  -  Small Business             
  -  Federal and International Cataloging             
  -  Defense Data Standards             
  -  Events             
  -  Procurement Policies             
  -  Government Programs             
  -  Forms 
-  Organizations    -  DLA Headquarters             
  -  DLA Aviation             
  -  DLA Disposition Services             
  -  DLA Distribution             
  -  DLA Energy             
  -  DLA Land and Maritime             
  -  DLA Troop Support             
  -  DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM             
  -  DLA Europe & Africa             
  -  DLA Indo-Pacific 
-  Customer Support    -  Self Help Tools             
  -  How to Order             
  -  Find Your Order             
  -  Customer Facing Offices             
  -  Training             
  -  Brochures             
  -  Warfighter Support             
  -  Customer Service Management 
-  Careers		 
-  About DLA    -  Contact Us             
  -  Locations             
  -  Leaders             
  -  News             
  -  History             
  -  Media Gallery             
  -  DLA Campaigns 

HomeAbout DLANewsNews Article View

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

# DLA Distribution Yokosuka celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month with NAVSUP FLC

By Tomo MasuyoshiDLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

                YOKOSUKA, Japan  –              
National American Indian Heritage Month celebrates the original inhabitants, explores and settlers of the United States. The month also recognizes the achievements, continuing contributions and service to this country (per capita, American Indians serve in the military more than any other ethnic group). This year’s theme is, “Sovereignty, Trust and Resilience.”

Today, there are 567 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and more than 100 state-recognized tribes across the United States. Each have their own distinctive history, beliefs, governance structure and culture. 

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan participated Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center for National American Indian Heritage Month and Thanksgiving Celebration on November 16, 2018 to recognize the many contributions American Indian have made throughout history and to the U.S. Navy.

Educational reading was presented to pay tribute to the generations of American Indians and Alaska Natives who have enriched America’s history and have been instrumental in its future success. Turkey cook-off contest was held during the celebration as well. Throughout the celebration, cross-cultural awareness was enhanced and harmony among all members of the workforce was promoted.

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

DLADLA DistributionDistributionDLA Distribution Yokosuka JapanNational American Indian Heritage MonthPeople and Culture