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Washington, DC – The U.S. Army honored Antonio Tijerino and the Hispanic soldiers and leaders from some of the nation’s foremost Hispanic advocacy organizations. Soldiers and civilian leaders will be recognized for their selfless service and contributions to the nation.
The ceremony’s guest of honor, Under Secretary of the U.S. Army, Dr. Joseph Westphal, will join other Army representatives in recognizing these soldiers and civilian leaders.
Recognized soldiers and civilian leaders will include:
· Lt. Col. David J. Yebra, U.S. Army Cadet Command Professor of Military Science of the Year
· Staff Sgt. Beatriz Flores-Torres, Potomac Recruiting Battalion
· Brent Wilkes, national executive director, League of United Latin American Citizens
· Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation
· Douglas Garcia, executive director of federal relations, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
About the United States Army Accessions Command (USAAC)
The U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC), a subordinate command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, meets the human resource needs of the Army by transforming volunteers into officers, warrant officers, and enlisted Soldiers. In providing the force, the 18,400 men and women of Accessions Command prepare these future Soldiers and leaders for their initial military training. Commanded by Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, USAAC is located at Fort Knox, Ky. |
