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DoD Wants More Hispanics in Civilian Workforce,
Military Ranks
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 19, 2003 — As the Hispanic
population soars across the country, the Defense Department
is hankering to increase their numbers in its civilian
workforce and military ranks. But, so far, young Hispanics
don't seem to be getting the message.
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DoD, Hispanic Education Organization Sign Partnership
Agreement
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 19, 2003 — After the signing
a new partnership agreement with the Hispanic Association
of Colleges and Universities on Oct. 17, Charles Abell
vowed that the Defense Department will not allow the new
document to lapse, as did a similar agreement signed seven
years ago.
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Defense Department Honors Hispanic Heroes
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 17, 2003 — Hispanic heroes
of the past and present were honored during an Oct. 16
welcome reception for the Defense Department's National
Hispanic American Heritage Month observance at the Hyatt
Regency Orange County Hotel here.
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Heritage Month Sheds Light on Hispanic Culture
BAGRAM, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2003 — A mixture
of people rich in diversity has celebrated and honored
one of its component cultures here during Hispanic Heritage
Month, which began Sept. 15 and concludes Oct. 15.
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Bush Honors Hispanic Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2003 — Recognizing the achievements
of Hispanic Americans and their contributions to America,
President Bush said Oct. 2 that the United States is blessed
by the "talents" and "hard work" of
Hispanic Americans.
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Hero Recalls Experiences
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2003 — Many courageousmilitary
and civilian men and women have been honored for their
actions after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on
New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
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Rumsfeld Praises Contributions
of Hispanic Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2003 — Vowing to continue
working to increase Hispanic representation throughout
his department, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld
praised the contributions of Hispanic Americans in a
speech at the Pentagon today.
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