Native American Heritage Month

A display is placed at the entrance of the Native American Heritage Month event showcasing culturally relevant items at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Native American Heritage month recognizes the impacts and significance Native American people have had in the history of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Rodriguez)

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Native American Heritage Month

A basket with a picture is displayed at the Native American Heritage Month event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. For Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the impact and significance Native American people have had in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Rodriguez)

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Native American Heritage Month

Participants at the Native American Heritage Month event create a dream catcher at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Dream catchers are a popular tradition within the Native American communities and are used as a good luck charm to protect sleepers, especially children, from bad dreams and evil spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Rodriguez)

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Native American Heritage Month

A dream catcher is displayed as an example of a cultural significant item for attendees of the Native American Heritage Month event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Dream catchers are a popular tradition within the Native American communities and are used as a good luck charm to protect sleepers, especially children, from bad dreams and evil spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Rodriguez)

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Native American Heritage Month

Published Nov. 27, 2023
By Senior Airman William Rodriguez
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Members of Team Misawa came together to celebrate an event during Native American Heritage Month at Misawa Air Base. The event recognizes the impact and significance native Americans have had in the history of the United States. In honor of the month Team Misawa has hosted multiple events throughout November.