Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Navy

As of December 2021, how many active and Reserve Sailors of Hispanic heritage serve in the U.S. Navy?

What event marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage observance in the U.S.?

Which U.S. President extended National Hispanic Heritage Week to a month-long observance?

Which of the following dates is celebrated for the independence of Mexico?

Which ship is named in honor of Cesar Chavez?

What is the significance of the diversity in the U.S. Navy personnel?

Which of the following individuals served as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy?

Which of the following is NOT a ship named in honor of Hispanic Americans?

Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Navy

Approximately 67,000 active and Reserve Sailors of Hispanic heritage serve in the U.S. Navy.
Hispanic Americans' military service dates back to the Civil War.
National Hispanic Heritage Week was established in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
The week was expanded to a month-long observance in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15.
This period commemorates the independence anniversaries of Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile).
The Navy is strengthened by the diversity of its force and its personnel, who fight for the security of the country and global peace.
Digital resources include banners, infographics on Puerto Rico's naval history, and ships named in honor of Hispanic Americans (e.g., 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez).

Selected Biographies

The document lists various individuals, like Rear Admiral Christina Alvarado, Commander Everett Alvarez Jr., Rear Admiral Jose Cabanillas, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr., Captain Kathlene Contres, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, and more.

A historic perspective of Hispanic Sailors in the United States Navy, focusing on Admiral David Farragut and Bandmaster Jose Contreras.

Additional Resources

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
Library of Congress Veterans History Project

Explore the significant contributions of Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Navy, tracing their military service back to the Civil War. Learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month and the ways in which the Navy celebrates diversity within its ranks.