Diversity - Paying it forward: PO Suarezhttp://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/diversity/?tempskin=_atomb2evolution2025-01-23T09:52:07ZPaying it forward: PO SuarezMary Gibbonshttp://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/diversity/2011/10/06/paying-it-forward-po-suarez2011-10-06T07:08:37Z2011-10-06T07:11:17ZEach year, the President of the United States designates September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month – a national celebration of the history, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The official blog of the U.S. Coast Guard, Compass’ recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2011, brings you the story of Petty Officer 3rd Class Ahmed Suarez who became a U.S. citizen while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and has gone on to excel in the very service that saved his life.]]>