Puerto Rican Soldiers Serving with Pride

The military history of Puerto Rico goes back from the time Spanish conquistadores battled
the native Taínos in the rebellion of 1511, to the present time.
Puerto Rico was part of the Spanish Empire for four centuries, during which the people
of Puerto Rico defended themselves against invasions from the British, French, Dutch and
many more.
The brave "Boricuas" warriors fought alongside General Bernardo de Gálvez during the
American Revolutionary War in the battles of Baton Rouge, Mobile, Pensacola and St. Louis.
During the mid-19th century, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States fought in the
American Civil War.
As you read this book, you will understand that Puerto Ricans have been fighting to keep
the United States and Puerto Rico safe for more than a couple of centuries....
Norma Iris Pagan Morales was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her parents, Juan
Jose Pagan Rodriguez, and Digna Morales Figueroa, now deceased, always
helped her with her projects as a writer and teaching career.
Norma had three siblings, Adelin Milagros Pagan Morales, Juan Jose Pagan
Morales, and Julio Manuel Pagan Morales. Julio Manuel Pagan Morales died
on September 19, 1998. He was also known for his writing / composer skills.
Norma did all her academic studies in New York City, Puerto Rico, and
Canada. She worked for the City of New York Police Department, where
she oversaw a full investigation of every new civilian and uniform member of the department.
She was also involved in investigating and terminating members of the force. Her nickname
there was the "The Hatchet Lady".
As an Educator, she worked for the New York City Bd. of Education and at Puerto Rico
Bd. as an English teacher.
Even though Norma grew up in the states, her dream was to return to her precious island,
Puerto Rico. Her dream came true. She relocated to her hometown Ponce. She worked for twenty
years at the Puerto Rico Army National. Her mission at the Guard was to prepare soldiers to
master the English Language.
She has teaching certifications for English as a Second Language and Teaching English as
a Foreign Language. She also has teaching licenses to teach the following:
1. English Literature
2. Spanish Literature
3. Communication Skills in both English and Spanish
4. Office Procedures-These classes consisted of basic filing, writing
memorandums and full company or organization reports.
5. Computers - Certified to teach Long Distance Learning
She has published Seven books: Proud of My Puerto Rican Bequest, ¿Porque Soy Boricua?
Poemas del Alma, Art in Written Form, A Baffling Short Stories Collection and On Job in the Big
Apple, and Nature's Rage in the Caribbean.