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| Volume XXIII Number 13 | September 26, 2003 |
By Michael Kelly
HOLLYWOOD — Sergeant Major Robert L. Ampula, Regimental Adjutant with the United States Military, is currently doing research on Native Americans and Native Alaskans who served from World War I to the present.
The purpose is to develop a video that will show young officers and soldiers the significant contributions Native Americans have made to their country.
SGM Ampula met with Stephen D. Bowers, Governors Council on Indian Affairs Veteran's Service Officer for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to discuss the matter.
According to SGM Ampula, "There's little information on the important contributions Native Americans in the military have accomplished. The purpose of the video is to instill a sense of pride, knowing people from so many ethnic backgrounds contributed to the armed forces."
SGM Ampula is searching for materials such as photographs, video footage, diaries, or letters to be reviewed for the video. Of special interest are individuals who have received awards for heroism such as the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Flying Cross, or the Silver Star.
He would like to visit each reservation and interview (on or off camera) tribal members who served in the armed forces.
If you would like to participate in this highly important project, please contact Sergeant Major Robert L. Ampula at (210) 221-8455, DSN or email at robert.ampula@CEN.amedd.army.mil.
You may also contact Stephen Bowers at (954) 966-6300 ext. 1480, or email at sbowers@semtribe.com.
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