RAB recognizes AAPI heritage month with culture displays, discussions

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community perform a traditional dance during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month discussion panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. The Department of Defense recognizes May as AAPI Heritage Month, which celebrates the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aquarius Benoit, 37th Airlift Squadron independent duty medical technician, dances in a traditional dance during an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month discussion panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. The Department of Defense recognizes May as AAPI Heritage Month, which celebrates the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Morena, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa Medical Readiness Division in the Office of the Command Surgeon senior enlisted leader, answers questions during an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month discussion panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. This year’s theme for AAPI month is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation,” which celebrates pioneers in the areas of science, art, business, civilian public service and military strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
An audience member looks at a pamphlet during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month discussion panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. This year’s theme for AAPI month is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation,” which celebrates pioneers in the areas of science, art, business, civilian public service and military strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
A poster is displayed for an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month discussion panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. The panel, which consisted of leaders from around Ramstein, talked about their heritage, how their Asian American or Pacific Islander roots, who their role model is and answered questions from Airmen in the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)