Military

Guy Gabaldon, the U.S. Marine known for his bravery and efforts in saving Japanese soldiers during World War II.

Guy Gabaldon: The Pied Piper of Saipan and His Extraordinary WWII Feats

Guy Louis Gabaldon, born on March 22, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, was a United…
Olga Custodio, trailblazing Latinx pilot, known for being the first female Hispanic military aviator

Olga E. Custodio: Trailblazing Latina Pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Commercial Aviation

Olga E. Custodio: Pioneering Latina Pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Commercial Aviation Olga…
Roy Benavidez, Medal of Honor recipient, recognized for his bravery and service during the Vietnam War

Roy Benavidez: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero

Master Sergeant Roy Perez Benavidez (August 5, 1935 – November 29, 1998) was a distinguished…
Felix Longoria's funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery, symbolizing Latinx veterans' fight for recognition

Félix Longoria: The Mexican American Soldier Who Sparked a Civil Rights Movement

Félix Longoria was a Mexican American soldier who served and died in World War II.…
Portrait of Ralph Lazo, a Mexican-American man who was interned in a Japanese-American concentration camp during World War II, highlighting his unique experience

Ralph Lazo: The Mexican-American Teenager Who Voluntarily Entered a Japanese Internment Camp

Ralph Lazo, born on November 3, 1924, in Los Angeles, California, was a Mexican-American and…
Image from Latinx history illustrating the intersection of political and social movements in Latin America

Héctor P. García: Recognizing WWII Veterans and His Legacy in Civil Rights

Héctor P. García (1921–1996) was a Mexican American physician, World War II veteran, and civil…
Philip Bazaar, the first Chilean-American awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during the Civil War.

Seaman Philip Bazaar Medal of Honor

Seaman Philip Bazaar (1830–1887) stands as a symbol of courage, dedication, and the contributions of…