This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the Jacksonville District observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by commemorating, and honoring the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the nation. The contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Deputy Commander, Maj. Matt Westcott and more than 70 employees attending the ceremony in person and virtually via WebEx celebrated Hispanic Americans with a luncheon and presentation by guest speakers Brenda Calvente and Misty Cunningham. Both Corps employees from the Program and Projects Division.
Westcott thanked everyone for attending and said observances like this provides the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions in each one of our Hispanic or Latino soldiers, Army civilians and family members. "I simply want to thank all of you for your dedication to It helps us focus on the core Army values we want to deliver every day, which is loyalty, duty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage," said Westcott. "These all continue to serve as a guide to help us understand and celebrate diversity that provides us a common unity."