During an Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration May 24, 2016 at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Pelagio Jerry Caoile, a Veterans Affairs military services coordinator at Naval Health Clinic Charleston VA Outpatient Clinic, shares his experiences as a native of the Philippines who immigrated to the United States and served more than 20 years in the US Navy. (Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Jackson)

Dancers of the Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC, perform a traditional Filipino dance during an Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration May 24, 2016 at Naval Health Clinic Charleston. (Navy photo/Hospitalman 3rd Class Robert Jackson)