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Accomplishments
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Noemi Figueroa Soulet
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Authored a Book
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| Authored "The Borinqueneers, A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment", a book with more than 700 photographs documenting the history of the only Hispanic-segregated unit in Army history and its participation since 1899 in three wars. Various book-signing events took place in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico. |
Noemi Figueroa
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Celebrated 20-year anniversary of working with veterans who served in the 65th Inf. Regt, the only Hispanic-segregated Army unit.
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| On September 1, 2019, Noemi Figueroa was honored in a beautiful ceremony by the 65th Infantry Regiment Association in Puerto Rico for her 20 years of dedication in educating the public about the 65th Infantry Regiment, the only Hispanic-segregated unit in Army history. Noemi has worked tirelessly on the veterans' behalf with the production of a documentary film which was aired on PBS and on the Armed Forces Network, conducting numerous presentations throughout the country, including one which took place at Solivita this past June, and working as a veteran's advocate. In 2017, she organized a return trip to South Korea for many of these veterans and continues to organize ceremonies to award these veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal, which was bestowed to the regiment by Congress in 2016. A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony was also organized at Solivita on September 24th hosted by the Simply Latin Dancing Club. The event in Puerto Rico was attended by many of the Association's members and included musical entertainment and a delicious lunch. Along with a Medal and Certificate, Noemi received an Honorary Member card. The 65th Association was established in 1935. |
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