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Latino Soldiering: the Red, White, and Brown.
- Source :
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Education Digest . Nov2006, Vol. 72 Issue 3, p19-21. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The article focuses on U.S. Latinos serving in the military. The author provides an overview of Latino service. Particular attention is given to the 65th Regimental Combat Team, or "Boricuaneers" of the Korean conflict, and Company E of the 141st Regiment, Texas Infantry, who fought in the second World War. The author discusses the pride Latinos take in their service, and gives particular focus to Sergeant Jesus "Chuey" Aguilera, a soldier who was part of the "Border Bandits" in Gardez, Afghanistan. Data related to the number of Latino servicemen currently on active duty is also included.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0013127X
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Education Digest
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 22970254