Tristan Collins, (right) from Temple, TX, speaks with Staff Sgt. Joel Torres, a US Army Recruiter in Kissimmee, Fla. about the many benefits in today’s US Army, during the LULAC Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., June 27, 2012. (US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Turner, AMRG).
The U.S. Army joined the nation in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by highlighting the educational, leadership and career opportunities it provides for Hispanic youth. The Army will partner with key Latino organizations to help develop the next generation of leaders – either for military or civilian careers – with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). These partnerships include the Army’s support of programs and events hosted by the University of Texas – Pan American, New Futuro, LULAC National Education Service Centers, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and Great Minds in STEM.
