ALVA Celebrates Independence Day and Launches New Video Series

Herndon, VA – The American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) wishes everyone a very happy and safe Independence Day. As we share time with family and friends, and enjoy fireworks and barbecues, let us also remember those who have served and sacrificed to secure our liberties for the past 249 years. Freedom is not free. It is bought and paid for with the blood and commitment of those willing to wear our nation’s cloth.

It is fitting and appropriate that we choose this day to launch our new video series—Latino Valor. Latino Valor is a series of short videos that tell the stories of Latino and Hispanic contributions to our nation’s military and defense from the Revolutionary Way to today. Latinos have fought in every war we have ever had, and these videos will highlight the courage and patriotism of this vital community. The first episode features Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez who played a pivotal role in support the American Colonies fighting Great Britain and helped stem the advance of the British from the south, allowing General Washington to win the Revolutionary War.

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all our videos and keep and eye out for upcoming episodes of Latino Valor. Happy Fourth of July and may God bless America!

Please visit our website www.alvavets.org and follow us on social media @alvavets to learn more about our other programs and future events.

ALVA Membership is free to all veterans (including guard and reserves), active-duty personnel, and their families. We recognize that military service is not an individual exercise, but rather a family endeavor. Visit the website to join and become a member of ALVA today.

About American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA):
The American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) is a registered 501c3 that exists to help American Latino veterans thrive after their military service, access the benefits they have earned, and enhance recognition of Latino contributions to our nation’s defense since before its inception. For more information on ALVA visit https://www.alvavets.org or follow us on our social media channels @alvavets.

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