Video by Staff Sgt. Carly Feliciano
Alaska Federation of Natives Naming Ceremony for Lt.Gen. Wilsbach
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Aug. 21, 2018 | 8:13
The Alaska Federation of Natives conducted a ceremony for Lt.Gen. Wilsbach to honor his service and commitment to the Native community. Three tribes (Yup'ik, Tlingit, and Inupiat) gave him a Native name. This is the first time in Alaska Native history a U.S. Armed forces General has been given multiple Native names. The ceremony also included an exchanging of gifts, a cultural performance by Pumyua, and sincere remarks. The ceremony took place on 21 August, 2018 at the Fireweed Convention Center, Anchorage, Alaska.
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