Oct. 10, 2013
Vol. 2 Issue 119
DAILY DIGEST
SAILORS AND MARINES CELEBRATE
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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ailors and Marines gathered in the hangar bay to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 8. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Opening remarks were made my Rear Adm. Michael S. White, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11. “I would just like to thank the many Sailors and the Marines who put this great event together tonight,” said White. “It’s going to be fantastic. I think it’s going to truly demonstrate to each of us the strength that we gain from a diversity of ideas and thoughts that emerge when we bring our many cultures together. I appreciate all who have come down here tonight to share in this experience.”
Story and photos by MC3 (SW/AW) Jess Lewis
The celebration included a cultural attire fashion show, various musical performances and multiple types of cultural dances such as “Bachata,” “Merengue,” “Salsa” and “Cumbia,” which were all put together and performed by Sailors and Marines on board Nimitz. “I grew up learning Mexican and Guatemalan cultures,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Julia Barrios. “It was very different learning those cultures growing up in the States as opposed to actually being there. The celebration brought back memories of weddings, quinceañeras and other Hispanic celebrations I grew up with. It’s nice to remember where I came from.” Guest speakers Senior Chief Yeoman David Garcia and Lt. Michael Bautista both spoke Continued on page 3