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Headquarters, Support Battalion has evening under stars

By Cpl. Brianna Turner | | July 16, 2013

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Lance Cpl. Ariana Guerra and Lance Cpl. Rosa Leonorrivas dance at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. Headquarters and Support Battalion invited Marines and their families to experience the cultures of the world at the event. Guerra and Leonorrivas are volunteers at the Mexico tent.
International Evening Under the Stars unites the cultures of Headquarters and Support Battalion
Lance Cpl. Ariana Guerra and Lance Cpl. Rosa Leonorrivas dance at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. Headquarters and Support Battalion invited Marines and their families to experience the cultures of the world at the event. Guerra and Leonorrivas are volunteers at the Mexico tent.
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1stSgt. Daniel Santiago serves food at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. The evening gave Marines and their families a chance to represent their cultures and share food and drinks with other participants. Santiago is the company first sergeant for Company A, Headquarters and Support Battalion and a volunteer at the Puerto Rico tent.
International Evening Under the Stars unites the cultures of Headquarters and Support Battalion
1stSgt. Daniel Santiago serves food at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. The evening gave Marines and their families a chance to represent their cultures and share food and drinks with other participants. Santiago is the company first sergeant for Company A, Headquarters and Support Battalion and a volunteer at the Puerto Rico tent.
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Col. Michael R. Cordero speaks to Marines during the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. "We brought the best of all the cultures into one place and we live in tolerance and respect of those different cultures," said Cordero. "The diversity we have here today as you look around is what makes our great country that much greater." Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion.
International Evening Under the Stars unites the cultures of Headquarters and Support Battalion
Col. Michael R. Cordero speaks to Marines during the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. "We brought the best of all the cultures into one place and we live in tolerance and respect of those different cultures," said Cordero. "The diversity we have here today as you look around is what makes our great country that much greater." Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion.
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Pfc. Chris Laplant serves Italian food at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. The event allowed the participants to try food and drinks from different countries around the world. Laplant was a volunteer for the Italy tent at the event.
International Evening Under the Stars unites the cultures if Headquarters and Support Battalion
Pfc. Chris Laplant serves Italian food at the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. The event allowed the participants to try food and drinks from different countries around the world. Laplant was a volunteer for the Italy tent at the event.
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Col. Michael R. Cordero speaks to Lance Cpl. Dana Perkinsgoodrie during the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. "We brought the best of all the cultures into one place and we live in tolerance and respect of those different cultures," said Cordero. "The diversity we have here today as you look around is what makes our great country that much greater." Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion.
International Evening Under the Stars unites the cultures of Headquarters and Support Battalion
Col. Michael R. Cordero speaks to Lance Cpl. Dana Perkinsgoodrie during the International Evening Under the Stars July 12 at the Lake O'Neil Peninsula, here. "We brought the best of all the cultures into one place and we live in tolerance and respect of those different cultures," said Cordero. "The diversity we have here today as you look around is what makes our great country that much greater." Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion.
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. --

Marines, sailors and their families joined Headquarters and Support Battalion here to experience various cultures during the International Evening Under the Stars event held at the Lake O’Neil Peninsula here July 12.

The event allowed participants to try food and drinks from different countries around the world.

“This event is like a mix between Octoberfest and a wine tasting,” said Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel Jaramillo, company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Service Company, H and S Battalion.

The affair brought together a little piece of places all over the globe, said Cpl. Michael Frantz, the platoon sergeant for the Marine training unit and an attendee at the event.

“This is a great get together to represent some of the different cultures in the world,” said Frantz. “There are all the different Latino cultures, Kenya, the Republic of the Philippines, Iran-- it is awesome seeing all the Marines bring something from their culture to the table.”

According to Jaramillo, the event not only helped the attendees experience different cultures, but it was also a great opportunity for those volunteering at the event.

“For me and my Marines that are here helping out, this event is important because our parents were born in Mexico, and we go there to visit.” Jaramillo said. “This event is a chance to represent our heritage and our culture, and it feels good to represent that.”

Col. Michael R. Cordero, the commanding officer of the battalion, said the night represented everything our country stands for.

“If you go back to the principles our country is founded on, anyone from anywhere could come here and enjoy the freedoms and the democracy we have,” said Cordero.  “We brought the best of all the cultures into one place, and we live in tolerance and respect of those different cultures. The diversity we have here today is what makes our great country that much greater.”

According to Frantz, the night was a great experience for all of those involved.

“I think this was a great opportunity for the participants to trade information. They can learn what other cultures do, how they live and what other heritages are like,” said Frantz.

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