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Rob Buscher, a member of the board of the Japanese American Citizens League Philadelphia Chapter and program director at Philadelphia’s Fleischer Art Memorial, speaks about Japanese Americans in World War II at an event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at DLA Troop Support May 16, 2019 in Philadelphia.

May 20, 2019

Speaker shares stories of bravery, unity of Asian American and Pacific Islanders throughout U.S. history

PHILADELPHIA — Keynote speaker Rob Buscher, a member of the board of the Japanese American Citizens League’s Philadelphia Chapter and the program director at Philadelphia’s Fleischer Art Memorial, shared historical vignettes from more than 40 culturally unique populations during an informative presentation to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

During the ceremony, performances such as Tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance, were demonstrated to pay tribute to the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and have been instrumental in its future success.

June 18, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka Japan celebrates Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

YOKOSUKA, Japan — The rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America’s history. Generation after generation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have forged a proud legacy that reflects the spirit of our Nation - a country that values the contributions of everyone that calls America home.

Distribution Multicultural Committee honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

June 12, 2018

Distribution Multicultural Committee honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrated the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with a program held on Wednesday, May 30. This year’s theme is “Unite our vision by working together.”

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, poses with Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event guest speaker Timothy Haahs, an architect, engineer and entrepreneur, and NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support Deputy Commander Navy Capt. David Ludwa May 24, 2018. During the event Haahs discussed his experiences growing up in a leper colony in South Korea, coming to the U.S. when he was 12 years old, receiving two heart transplants and becoming a U.S. Senate confirmed appointee to the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Photo by Ed Maldonado

June 4, 2018

Founder of local architecture firm speaks during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event

PHILADELPHIA — From growing up in a leper colony in South Korea to having two heart transplants, the guest speaker at an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event May 24 shared his experiences overcoming life’s obstacles.

DLA Distribution deputy commander, Twila C. Gonzales, Senior Executive Service presents keynote speaker, Tika Ram Dhungana with an SES note in appreciation for his participation in DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders event held on Wednesday, May 23.

June 6, 2017

Distribution Multicultural committee celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrated the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with a program held on Wednesday, May 23. This year’s theme is “Unite our voices by speaking together.”

Tiffany Chang Lawson, executive director of Pa. Governor Tom Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, explains the “Model Minority Myth” to DLA Distribution employees during a late May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Program.

June 14, 2016

Governor’s Advisory Commission member shares “Model Minority Myth” during Distribution Asian Pacific American program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — “Who knows what the ‘Model Minority Myth’ actually is?” guest speaker Tiffany Chang Lawson asked DLA Distribution employees during a late May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Program.

DLA Distribution will be celebrating the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with a program being held on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

May 13, 2016

Distribution to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in May. It celebrates the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.