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Native Name Inspires Strength, Pride for Virginia GuardsmanNovember 28, 2023 — RICHMOND, Va. –  First Lt. Gavin Steel traces his Native American heritage through his maternal and paternal grandmothers’ bloodlines. His maternal grandmother comes from the Eastern Band of Cherokee... MORE 

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Lousiana Guard Soldier a Proud Native AmericanNovember 17, 2023 — PINEVILLE, La. – November is Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the rich and diverse cultures and histories of native Alaskans and Native Americans.Louisiana Army... MORE 

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Native American Promoted to South Dakota Guard Sergeant MajorNovember 16, 2023 — RAPID CITY, S.D. – Elizabeth “Promise” Crawford was promoted to the rank of sergeant major in the South Dakota Army National Guard during a ceremony on Camp Rapid Nov. 9. “It gives me great pleasure... MORE 

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California Guardsman a Proud Native AmericanNovember 2, 2023 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Native Americans have a long and proud history of military service in every major conflict for over 200 years. They have served at higher rates than any other ethnic group, with... MORE 

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Oregon’s 173rd Fighter Wing Honors Native American HeritageNovember 15, 2022 — KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American heritage month.Local members of the... MORE 

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Native American Louisiana Airman Discusses Pride in ServiceNovember 10, 2022 — NEW ORLEANS – November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the rich and diverse cultures and histories of Native Americans.Master Sgt. Rasia Delin, originally from... MORE 

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Choctaw Airman takes pride in Native American heritageNovember 30, 2021 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – “Hailto, Chahta sia Hoke,” said Master Sgt. Sarah Linthacum, the 139th Airlift Wing equal opportunity adviser. That is the greeting in the language of her heritage.Linthacum is a... MORE 

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SDNG couple ensures adopted Lakota kids know their cultureNovember 1, 2021 — RAPID CITY, S.D. – In the Lakota language, the phrase mitákuye oyásʼiŋ means we are all related. High school sweethearts Mike and Emily Beck may not have known the words yet, but they had already... MORE 

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Indiana Airman is proud of her American Indian rootsNovember 1, 2020 — HULMAN FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind.- American Indian Heritage Month, celebrated in November, is a special time for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Crystal N. Ralston. "Observing American Indian... MORE 

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Fighting warrior woman: powwows, beads and informationNovember 1, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “Hearing the drum and watching the dancers is awesome. Something inside of me comes to life and gives me a happy energy.” This is how Missouri Air National Guard Master Sgt. Mary... MORE 

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