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A Warrior 's Tradition: Contributing to Our Nation 's Freedom Proclamation by the President We honor the generations of American Indians and Alaska Natives who have added to the character of our Nation. This month is an opportunity to celebrate their many accomplishments and their rich ancestry. Department of Defense Memorandum This year's theme is "A Warrior 's Tradition: Contributing to Our Nation 's Freedom. " DoD organizations are encouraged to conduct appropriate programs and activities to celebrate this observance. Members of the Native Star Dance Team of New Mexico perform together at Contigency Operating Base Spiecher, Nov. 8, 2006. The event was in celebration of Native American Heritage month for soldiers serving their country in Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Durwood Blackmon Hi-Res Gainey Celebrates American Indian Heritage, Diversity ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1, 2006 – Diversity helps make the military strong, and understanding cultural differences is a key to forming a cohesive force capable of meting today’s challenges, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here Nov. 1. Story Star Dance Team Entertains Soldiers CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq, Nov. 17, 2006 – Haunting music emanated from a wooden flute at the onset of dusk, hearkening back to a more rustic and, perhaps purer, existence, setting the stage as Native American dancers from the Native Star Dance Team of New Mexico entertained Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers here Nov. 4, at the 4th Infantry Division’s Oasis Dining Facility. Story   More Related Content • Native American Heritage Month Calendar (PDF)

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