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  • Oregon Air Guard Fighter Wing Honors Native Americans

    KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American Heritage Month Nov. 15.The event commemorated a locally designed Native American aircraft nose art. Local members of the Klamath Tribes and

  • Fighting warrior woman: powwows, beads and information

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “Hearing the drum and watching the dancers is awesome. Something inside of me comes to life and gives me a happy energy.” This is how Missouri Air National Guard Master Sgt. Mary Lohnes describes participating in tribal ceremonies. Though her legal name is Mary, where she is

  • Indiana Airman is proud of her American Indian roots

    HULMAN FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind.- American Indian Heritage Month, celebrated in November, is a special time for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Crystal N. Ralston. "Observing American Indian Heritage means to take pride in my roots so that I can better understand and learn about my heritage,"