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"Hi! This is Laura Jordan Pulgarin, but everyone calls me JP. I work at the 86 Communication Squadron as a Cybersecurity Technician. I joined Fil-Am at the beginning of 2024, and I have been active since then by volunteering in multiple events. I'm from Colombia and I don't have a Filipino background, but I'm familiarized with Asian culture as I speak Chinese and my husband is Korean-American. I would like to be part of the Filipino committee because I fell in love with the culture, and I would like to continue with this proud legacy."

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NCOIC. Engineering Contingency Training. Trains CE contingency operations & NATO allies on airfield damage repair processes.

"I want to continue to support KMC FAA to build an inclusive environment and build off what we already started last year. It's hard being away from our families being overseas and being in the military. This is my way to give back to the community and to everyone, making a family away from home where we can connect and establish life long friendships."

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"This community has provided me comfort, belonging, and cultural connection. I envision this organization to grow to reach more people and offer the same sense of family and support as it has given me. I would like to continue supporting our organization to foster a sense of community and cultural pride."

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"I would like to be part of a community that feels like family. I want to help it grow more in the coming year."

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M.A. Ed. Certified Teacher & Library Media Specialist.

Mom of 4 kids. Military/Contractor Spouse.

"I'm a 2nd generation Filipina American, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised as a Navy kid in Virginia Beach, Virginia (USA). As both an undergraduate and graduate student, I attended Old Dominion University (Class of 2004 & 2016) and became an elementary school teacher (B.S. in Elem Ed), and later gained an endorsement as a school librarian. I also attended University of Phoenix (Class of 2007) and obtained a Master's degree in Education. Due to our many moves with the military, I've been teaching and volunteering periodically since 2008.

This is our family's second time back in the KMC area; we were stationed here 20 years ago. We've returned as a military (recently retired) and contractor family. I currently volunteer among several organizations: (1) USO Overseas Virtual Book Club as Lead Volunteer (2023-Present), (2) KMC FAA as Secretary, Social Media Manager, & Graphic Designer (2024-Present), and (3) ODU Filipino American Alumni Chapter as Communications Chair (2025-Present).

I choose to be involved with our Fil-Am communities because I want to be a part of preserving our culture, heritage, and history. It's important to me that no matter where we are across the diaspora, we feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn from and connect with each other. I hope to encourage and empower others to engage, contribute, and advocate for Filipino Americans in order to uplift our communities and create positive change."

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"Joining the KMC FAA is a way for me to continue the tradition of service and support the community here in Germany. I'm passionate about creating a space where we can celebrate our heritage, and give back through cultural events, outreach, or simply building strong connections.

I was born in Manila and raised in Capiz, Philippines. Migrated to the US in 2016 and been in the service for 7 years now. Currently, I am the Endodontics NCOIC and Additional Unit Training Manager at 86th Dental Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany. Aside from these jobs, I am also the Unit Fitness Program Manager, 4Y0X1's Functional Manager, and Foundations 300 class instructor. I have 2 Bachelor's degree and currently working on my Masters. I speak English, Tagalog, and Hiligaynon fluently and a little bit of Bisaya, Korean, and German. I am a LEAP Scholar since 2022. I was the event coordinator for Osan Fil-Am Association and secretary in Minot AAPI Organization when I was stationed there."