Hispanics-Americans are now the fastest growing group in the United States. According to Census projections, they will constitute the largest minority group in the nation in less than a decade. In Fact, they would count as the largest group today if the population of Puerto Rio were included. Among youth, ages 18 and under, Hispanic-Americans already make up the largest minority group in the country. By 2035, one if five Americans will be a Hispanics-American.

Leaders within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have voiced the military's goal of "looking" like the nation it defends. Our U.S. Army also places a high priority on and commitment to achieving true diversity within its ranks. While it is widely acknowledged that diversity is important to the military, directly relating to readiness and morale, Hispanic-Americans are still critically underrepresented in the U.S. Army's officer corps.

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