Courageous History of service by Hispanics in US military

When it comes to serving our country, the participation of Latinos in military service is profound. There are a total of 314,000 Hispanics in active duty, and 1.3 million veterans. The long history of Hispanics serving in the military goes back to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War 1, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan with outstanding, legendary heroism.

Many do not realize Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the military, making up about 16% of all active-duty military, according to the Department of Defense.

In this episode of International Roundtable you will meet Eric Lionheart, a distinguished Mexican American Air Force Veteran and elite Combat Air Controller– his heroic actions during a four-hour firefight in Afghanistan, saving the lives of his Special Forces team-earned him 2 Bronze Stars, 1 with valor. He is now the Founder, of the First There Foundation.

Also, Rafael Bejar, Director of Outreach of The Texas Public Policy Foundation who has researched the history of Latino Military service. He shares a powerful insight into the journey and story of those men and women who serve, have served, and some who tragically gave their lives– on behalf of our great nation.

As we approach Memorial Day…stories of valor, pain, courage and inspiration.

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