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Col. Richard Gibbs, 377th Air Base Wing Commander, awards the winners of the Ultimate Noodle Chef Competition, May 10. The competition was held at the Base Chapel to help celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Celebrated every May, AAPI Month honors the heritage and culture of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. This year’s theme is “Unite our Mission By Engaging Each Other.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessie Perkins)

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Members of Team Kirtland serve authentic homemade dishes during the Ultimate Noodle Chef Competition, May 10. Col. Richard Gibbs, 377th Air Base Wing Commander, and other members of Kirtland leadership judged the entries. The competition was held at the Base Chapel to help celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Celebrated every May, AAPI Month honors the heritage and culture of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. This year’s theme is “Unite our Mission By Engaging Each Other.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessie Perkins)

Base Hosts Ultimate Noodle Competition for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published May 13, 2019
By Jessie Perkins
377th Air Base Wing

KIRTLAND IR FORCE BASE -- Col. Richard Gibbs, 377th Air Base Wing Commander, awards the winners of the Ultimate Noodle Chef Competition, May 10. The competition was held at the Base Chapel to help celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Celebrated every May, AAPI Month honors the heritage and culture of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. This year’s theme is “Unite our Mission By Engaging Each Other.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessie Perkins)