 Half a day, Aloha, Kamusta, Anyong, and Konichiwa. Just a few ways to say hello and give a small representation of the more than 2,500 languages spoken in the region. I am Colonel David Kaola Aragon, your 36-wing Vice Commander and proud Asian American Pacific Islander wingman. For those of you who may be wondering, my middle name means life in Hawaiian. My father is a Hawaii native and my grandparents are from the Philippines. It is among these reasons that I want to express my excitement for the month of May. Your Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Committee has an array of events planned this month and I invite you to take part in and enrich yourself with the culture. I challenge us all to cultivate our relationships and ties with the Guam community, starting with the Sister Village Sister Squadron Program. Explore how you can engage, whether it's through a beautification project, participating in village events, or just getting to know your neighbor. Throughout the month, weekly updates will be shared with Team Anderson. If you have personal stories rooted in the heritage, I encourage you to share them to inspire solidarity, acceptance, and community. Lastly, I hope you take advantage of this month to learn more about the unique culture of your Asian American Pacific Islander teammates within your unit, within the wing, and within your community. I look forward to seeing you out there enjoying the local beauty of Guam, learning about the rich heritage of the region, and indulging in all the wonderful food as we continue to strengthen our local and regional partnerships from the forward edge of the Indo-Pacific.