November is Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to the celebration of the rich ancestry, cultures and traditions of Native Americans, including Native American Army National Guard Soldiers. According to the Department of Defense, Native Americans have the highest number per capita serving in the U.S. military of any ethnic group in the United States.
In the following pages are stories of three Soldiers who kept their traditions alive while serving in the Guard. These Guard members drew upon their heritage and tribal knowledge as they served the Guard and their communities. Two of the Soldiers share how they infuse their service in the Army National Guard with their culture and traditions. Following their accounts is a spotlight on CW5 Lisa Bryan, the first female Native American Army National Guard Soldier to achieve the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5.
POWWOW for Renewal in IRAQ
Two Cultures One Soldier
Making History, Leaving A Legacy
