The Puerto Rican Experience In The U.S. Military: A Century Of Unheralded Service

written by Dr. Harry Franqui-Rivera; Senior Digital Aide, Monique Aviles

 

Puerto Ricans in the Military Oral History

Officially, Puerto Ricans have been serving in the United States Armed Forces since 1899. That has created a tradition of service which many times is passed from generation to generation.