All Entries in the "Diverse Views" Category
“February is African American History Month. Who is the African American person in American history who you admire the most and why?”
Lanorfeia Holder Deputy, Navy Drug and Alcohol Prevention “My favorite would have to [be] Mary McLeod. She was very instrumental in utilizing her working relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt to allow African Americans, which a lot of people know about the Tuskegee Airmen. She allowed us to make great strides in the military by being able [...]
This week is the Pro Bowl. Are you attending any of the events? Which is your favorite NFL team and why?
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Curtis Walker “I am going to the Pro Bowl. A friend got me tickets and I’m going with my family. [My team is] the Giants. I’m from Long Island.” Tina Marzan 15th Medical Support Squadron “Probably not, watching on TV. My favorite team is the Giants because [...]
“How do you find ways to keep physically fit while on deployment, or while on a ship or submarine?”
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Paulo Torres Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 6 “I pretty much work out every day with the exception of the weekends, sometimes two a day, the morning and lunch. I do a lot of cardio and mix in some strengthening. I try to eat as healthy as I can.” [...]
“As we observe the birthday holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16, what aspects of his legacy and teachings come to your mind and why?”
Airman 1st Class Melissa Arevalo 324th Intelligence Squadron “I admire his perseverance and how he never gave up on his beliefs no matter how difficult things were for him.” Capt. Angela Edmondson PACAF A4 “I admire Dr. King for standing up for what is right rather than what was popular.” [...]
“What will your New Year’s resolutions be for 2012 and why?”
Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SS) Christopher Hammond USS Charlotte (SSN 766) “I want to qualify for the chief of the watch aboard Charlotte.” Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SS) Bryan Horton USS Charlotte (SSN 766) “I’m thinking about traveling some more, go places I haven’t been to yet.” Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW) Chris [...]
“What comes to your mind as we remember the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on military installations on Oahu?”
Master Sgt. Kevin Johnson 561st Network Operations Squadron, Det 1 “When I think of the 70th anniversary, I think of the survivors and how much history they’ve witnessed first-hand at such a young age.” Keith Kenyon PACAF A4 “I think of a great nation that overcomes tragedy, continues on with our heads held [...]
Recently Ms. Stockard’s AP history class at Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. sent a note of appreciation to veterans. Looking back on your high school days, what’s the best advice you would give a student in her class?
Senior Master Sgt. Ted Thomas Special Operations Command, Pacific “Life is a long journey, expect to work hard whether you’re in college, the work force or the military. Expect tough times, but don’t let it get you down. Stay out of trouble, stay focused, be frugal in your younger years and put money away for [...]
“For your holiday shopping, do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday, and why?”
IT1 Ash Ortiz NIOD Kaneohe Bay “Black Friday is better. I am all about getting to the stores and grabbing the bargains first.” CS Seaman Lee Leang USS Olympia “Black Friday is a good time to go out and shop. You get to see and feel the actual product before you [...]
“Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. What do you feel is the best way that Americans can show their appreciation to our veterans?”
MMC George Prado USS Santa Fe “Americans can show appreciation for veterans by increasing overall awareness of our veterans and the sacrifices that they have made.” MMFA Aaron Tolstyka USS Santa Fe “Americans can show appreciation by volunteering at a veterans hospital and helping veterans in their daily life.” [...]
“What is your favorite local eatery or food spot and why?”
Maj. Michelle Charleston Defense Logistics Agency “Local fish dishes at Longhi’s in Ala Moana Center. It was the best entrée I have had since I’ve been here. The portions are great, too.” Tech. Sgt. Anthony Raciborski 613th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) “Ninja Sushi on Paiea Street near the [...]