Puerto Rican valor in the U.S. military
The first military unit in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico was established on March 2, 1899, less than a year after the July 25,… Read More »Early Puerto Rican Military Leadership: Teófilo Marxuach and WWI
Carmen Garcia Rosado was one of the first women to join the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in World War II. She was a member of… Read More »Carmen Garcia Rosado: Soldier and Activist
Members of the Illinois National Guard Special Forces Unit and the Puerto Rico National Guard trained together at Camp Santiago in Salinas, Puerto Rico earlier… Read More »Language, Culture and Military Training
Puerto Rico has provided military men and women for the United States since 20,000 newly created U.S. citizens were drafted from Puerto Rico in 1917… Read More »A Page from History: Lt. Augusto Rodriguez, Puerto Rico’s Civil War Soldier
One of the striking things about Puerto Rico is the high level of military service in the U.S. territory. Particularly when in light of the fact… Read More »A Personal Story for Puerto Rican Veterans
Next month, President Barack Obama will award 24 U.S.. Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during major combat operations in World War… Read More »Medal of Honor Awards to Puerto Rican Soldiers
Rep. Pedro Pierluisi honored the military men and women of Puerto Rico in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.… Read More »Pierluisi Honors Puerto Rico’s Military
On Veterans Day, we think more than ever of the Borinqueneers, members of an all-volunteer regiment of Puerto Rican soldiers who served with distinction in… Read More »Honor the Borinqueneers
Rep. Pedro Pierluisi spoke at Ft. Belvoir Wednesday to commemorate Hispanic Heritage month. His remarks began with an acknowledgement and expression of gratitude for all the members of… Read More »Pierluisi Honors Contributions of Latinos to the U.S. Military; Pays Special Tribute to Borinqueneers
