Contracting NCO draws on family history during RIA Hispanic Heritage ceremony

rmy Contracting Command-Rock Island's senior enlisted contracting advisor gave the closing remarks at the Rock Island Arsenal Garrison's Hispanic Heritage Month Observance ceremony, held in Heritage Hall Oct. 23.

Master Sgt. Sol Nevarezberrios was born in Puerto Rico and enlisted in 1998 as a financial management technician. Nevarezberrios was assigned to ACC-RI in 2013 and was recently selected for promotion to sergeant major.

Nevarezberrios said having a strong family history in the U.S. military and knowing about their contributions makes her especially proud be a Hispanic in the military. Five uncles on her maternal side were drafted into the Army as part of the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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