CRDAMC celebrates Native American Indian Heritage Month

By Ms. Gloria Montgomery (Army Medicine)November 2, 2018

CRDAMC celebrates Native American Indian Heritage Month
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – At far left, Sunny Wood, an archeologist with the Fort Hood Cultural Resource Management (FHCRM) team, explains some of the Indian artifacts discovered on Fort Hood to Col. Jennifer Robison, chief of nursing at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CR... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
CRDAMC celebrates Native American Indian Heritage Month
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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) celebrated Native American Indian Heritage Month November 2.

Guest speaker for the ceremony was Dr. Loriene Roy, a professor in the School of Information at the University of Texas. CRDAMC employee, Geovanny Montufar, provided the musical entertainment. Archeologists with the Fort Hood Cultural Resource Management (FHCRM) team also were on hand to explain some of the Indian artifacts discovered on Fort Hood.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated annually during the month of November to honor American Indians and Alaska natives. This year's theme is "Sovereignty, Trust, Resilience."

Throughout the month the Army will recognize the contributions of Native American Soldiers who have served in the U.S. Army with great honor, dedication and distinction, building a legacy of

In celebrating National Native American Heritage Month the Army recognizes there is great strength in diversity. Throughout history, Native Americans have served in this nation's military with great courage and distinction. Historically, Native Americans have the highest record of military service per capita when compared to other ethnic groups. Today more than 9,000 Native Americans serve in the total force, and are all critical members of the Army team.

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