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American Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Around the World Passport Event

TSgt. Kevin Pedraza, 30th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist greets and speaks with people that visits the Language Enabled Airmen Program table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. The Language Enabled Airmen Program table showcased information about the cross-cultural program for service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

TSgt. Kevin Pedraza, 30th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist greets and speaks with people that visits the Language Enabled Airmen Program table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. The Language Enabled Airmen Program table showcased information about the cross-cultural program for service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Members of Vandenberg hosts an “Around the World'' passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. Members enjoyed visiting and learning about a variety of culturally-themed booths, each one showcasing a different heritage. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Members of Vandenberg hosts an “Around the World'' passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. Members enjoyed visiting and learning about a variety of culturally-themed booths, each one showcasing a different heritage. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Master Sgt. Jessie Lee, 30th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, explains the history displayed of the Hmong people on the tapestry placed on the table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. The Hmong people are an indigenous group in East and Southeast Asia. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

Master Sgt. Jessie Lee, 30th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, explains the history displayed of the Hmong people on the tapestry placed on the table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. The Hmong people are an indigenous group in East and Southeast Asia. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

U.S. Space Force 2nd. Lt. Katherine Rodriguez, 2nd Space Launch Squadron national security space launch project officer, explains the history of Vietnam to people that visits her table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. Members enjoyed visiting and learning about a variety of culturally-themed booths, each one showcasing a different heritage. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

U.S. Space Force 2nd. Lt. Katherine Rodriguez, 2nd Space Launch Squadron national security space launch project officer, explains the history of Vietnam to people that visits her table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. Members enjoyed visiting and learning about a variety of culturally-themed booths, each one showcasing a different heritage. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Vandenberg hosted an “Around the World'' event at the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. Members enjoyed visiting and learning about a variety of culturally-themed booths, each one showcasing a different heritage. The Language Enabled Airmen Program also had a table showcasing information about the cross-cultural program for service members.