On May 19, Fort Polk celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander month at the Bayou Theater. The festivities included a taekwondo demonstration and traditional dances representing many of the Pacific island nations. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were treated to a free lunch of traditional foods. For more information about the history of the AAPI contributions in the Army go to: "During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor the perseverance of those who courageously reached for their hopes
On May 19, Fort Polk celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander month at the Bayou Theater. The festivities included a taekwondo demonstration and traditional dances representing many of the Pacific island nations. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were treated to a free lunch of traditional foods. For more information about the history of the AAPI contributions in the Army go to: "During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor the perseverance of those who courageously reached for their hopes and dreams in a new land, and we celebrate the important impact the AAPI community has made on our Nation's progress," President Barack Obama, May 2015. Fort Polk celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander month 150520-A-DZ345-006
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