NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – August 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Women Making History Women Airforce Service Pilots The WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) were female pilots who volunteered to fly American military airplanes during World War II. At the time, it was thought that women would...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #40 – July 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Independence Day Independence Day and Fireworks Why does the United States commemorate July 4 specifically, since the Declaration of Independence actually was signed later? July 4th, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #39 – June 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Juneteenth Independence Day and Pride Month Pride Month Pride month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York and celebrates the LBGT community and the fight for equal rights. Pride month is about acceptance, equality,...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #38 – May 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Why Is May AAPI Heritage Month? Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month takes place in May in the U.S. and is celebrated by communities within...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #37 – April 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events What is Antisemitism? Antisemitism (also spelled anti-semitism) is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. Since the Nazi genocide of six million Jews under the cover of World War II, “antisemitism” has come to...
The following 2023 Missouri Wing award winners were announced during the recent Missouri Wing Conference, held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO, March 24-26, 2023. Congratulations to all winners! Specific individual award winners included: Commander’s Commendation Award: C/SSgt. Nathaniel Harris, Trail of Tears Composite Flight,...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #36 – March 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Women’s History Month The Progress of Women Warriors Revolutionary War (1775-1783) Women supported the fight as seamstresses, cooks, and nurses at camps for soldiers. Some women warriors disguised themselves as men to voluntarily serve as...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #35 – February 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events National African American/Black History Month Why Is African American/Black History Month in February? In February we dedicate the month to honoring Black History Month. It’s our nation’s way of showing respect and recognition for the...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #34 – January 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 16 January 2023 The Importance of Martin Luther King Day Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. His...
Great ongoing inter-agency work by Missouri Wng Director of Operations Capt Sam Samarasinghe and the Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 Unit to get their search dogs in the air and familiar with CAP aircraft. Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid02gKP94JCcY7r8D8bJ77jRHWCQhghhPKrNWDqxPPQbvQH33jmUei4SGhx6qqhayzW6l
