Results:
Tag: AAPI

May 2, 2017

Medal of Honor Recipient Fireman 2nd Class Telesforo Trinidad

As we begin to wrap up Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we want to take a quick look, and highlight the service of Medal of Honor recipient, Fireman 2nd Class Telesforo Trinidad. Born on Nov. 25, 1890, in Aklan Province, Panay, Philippine Islands, Trinidad enlisted in the Navy after the United States took possession of the archipelago in

May 1, 2017

Chung-Hoon, Pililaau, Inouye: Ships Named for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made many important contributions to our nation and its military throughout history. As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we take a look at three U.S. Navy ships named for three great Americans.USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93)Named for Rear Adm. Gordon Pai'ea Chung-Hoon, USS

April 28, 2016

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Naval History

Asian American and Pacific Islander Sailors, past and present, contribute to the strength of our force and the defense of our nation. May, designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, is an opportunity for us to celebrate their contributions and the diversity within the Navy. In 1990,?a bill was pass by Congress and signed by