APAICS Summer Interns bask in a moment of history with the first Asian American Senate President Pro Tempore, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D, HI). The 2010 Class members are, seated, from left: Nguyen Pham, Hillary Cheng, Lin Rui Li, Sondra Morishima, Lindsay Horikoshi, Bonny Tsang, Kasey Wang, Jessica Li. Standing, from left: Ruby G. Moy, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies executive director; Andy Mychkovsky, Gabriel Papa, Allen Zhang, Senate President Pro Tempore Daniel Inouye, Andrew Hong, Richard Young, Albert Yan and Hinh Tran.

uNAVSA members present a check of $47,000 to the Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation in support of its “500 Oral History Project.” (Photo by Jackie Bong-Wright)

The exhibit, “Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts,” opened on August 8 in Ellis Island, New York City in celebration of the 65th anniversary. Actor George Takei, Captain Sulu in TV’s Star Trek, was the invited emcee. The keynote speaker was Major General Kelly McKeague, USAF who will represent Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo shows a member of the multi-awarded 442nd Regimental Combat Team on its arrival in New York City from combat duty in Italy in early July 1946. US Army Signal Corps photo

U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Democratic congressional campaign committee, said he would look on the issues of concern in the Asian American community. The issues were taken up at the breakfast meeting held by Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats of Maryland (CAPAD-MD). OCA-DC Co-President Stan Tsai and other Chinese American leaders raised the issue on U.S. self-limit rules and regulation regarding exports to East Asia. Also present at the meeting was Maryland Delegate Susan C. Lee.

Consul General Domingo Nolasco introduced the biometric machine during the launching of electronic passport services at the Philippine embassy. To better serve its nationals and the public, the consular office also moved to a larger facility at its refurbished building across the embassy.

Ladies of the Foreign Service Spouses, wives of American diplomats at the U.S. Department of State, gather to discuss issues and activities at their monthly luncheon in Fairfax County. (Photo by Jackie Bong-Wright)

The summer intern season has ended for college student interns from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who were assigned to the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Photo shows Bonny Tsang, Rebecca Tien, Bruce Kung with JACL National Executive Director JACL Floyd Mori.

The Thai Tennis Organization of America held a successful tournament during the 7th Annual Asian Festival, held in Reston, Virginia. The tournament was open to all ages and offered major prizes.

Young Vietnamese professionals from New Orleans descend on the Capitol to lobby on issues still lingering 100 days after the Gulf coast oil disaster. (Photo by Jackie Bong-Wright)

The North American Chinese Writers Association U.S. Capital Chapter has elected Zhang Ming-Ming as its new president. Zhang then nominated new board of executive committee, whose chair and members were simultaneously elected on the spot.

Over a hundred people came to the CD launching of the Ivy Rose Band, held at the Jaxx Bar and Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia last August 7. From left: Lourdes Cunanan, Gil Pe Benito, Jun Conty, Alma Conty, Nina Cunanan, Fe Pe Benito, Raf Toledo of The Speaks Band, and Archie, The Speaks Band. (Photo by Bing Cardenas Branigin)

Over a hundred people came to the CD launching of the Ivy Rose Band, held at the Jaxx Bar and Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia last August 7. From left: Lourdes Cunanan, Gil Pe Benito, Jun Conty, Alma Conty, Nina Cunanan, Fe Pe Benito, Raf Toledo of The Speaks Band, and Archie, The Speaks Band. (Photo by Bing Cardenas Branigin)

Evaline Cheng won 2nd Place in the 2010 Essay Contest of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. Evaline recently graduated from Lynbrook High School's Class of 2010, where she lead outreach initiatives to spread awareness about hepatitis B in her school and community. She was recognized for her research projects in both the county and state science fairs. She will attend Princeton University this fall, where she will pursue a degree in biology or chemistry.

Nursing students of the University of Sto . Tomas called on Philippine Ambassador Willy C. Gaa to present their group’s winning research paper on reducing risk of fall among the elderly. The paper was presented at the 21st International Nursing Research Congress. From left: Katherine Lachica, Therlyn Anne M. Alcuitas and Marissa P. Alovera. (Photo by Bing Cardenas Branigin)

Tutubeatles Festival, organized by local artist and Tutubi (dragonfly) art group founder Julian Oteyza and reuniting his 80s band, drew a big crowd at the Karaoke Night, held occasionally at the American Legion Post 139 in Virginia.

Mar Dalagan and Lito Baban (from left) regaled 7th Annual Asian Festival audience in Reston , Virginia with their skill. They work at a top area hotel making ice sculptures, together with Eric Baisas and Ernesto Villanueva (not shown).

Family and friends pay their last respects to former Colonel Ho Xy Bau at the National Memorial Cemetery in Falls Church, Virginia. (Photo by Jackie Bong-Wright)

The Punjabi Sports Festival 2010 drew over 300 athletes and about 500 spectators. The 16th annual sports festival was organized by the Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago, led by PSC Chairperson Mohina Ahluwalia. The festival was held at Community Park in Addison Illinois.

The Leadership & Business Conference, hosted last month in this capital by the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) and the Coalition of Asian American Business Organizations (CAABO), attracted 150 participants, including ILF Young Ambassadors, local and out-of-state CEOs, and business organization leaders. Photo: Gino Wang

Among the members of the command center of the Philippine organizing committee in the 7th Asian Festival were, from left: Nina Cunanan, Aylene Mafnas, guest Fred Paras, and Waret Binebile Chastain of the PWU Alumni Association.