SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Naval Air Station North Island celebrated the many accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its 26th annual commemoration of the legendary civil rights leader at the base theater, Jan. 12.
The event started with a walk from the north side of the bowling alley to the base theater, symbolizing King's famous marches.
The commemorative event was sponsored by Fleet Readiness Center Southwest's (FRCSW) Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee.
"Today gives us an opportunity to stop and reflect on Martin Luther King's life and gives us a chance to ask ourselves, are we living up to his expectations?" said Capt. John C. Smajdek, commanding officer of FRCSW.
Service members and Department of Defense employees gathered in the base theater where they recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a musical guest, Lanee' Battle, a local singer who entertained the crowd with songs in King's memory.
"The time we're in now we see more diversity," said Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Patience Johnson, from FRCSW. "I volunteered because it's important to me to show my support for what people have done in the past."
The keynote speaker, Steffanie B. Easter, assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education, spoke about her thoughts on taking personal responsibility and accountability.
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