Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Ming Chang, U.S. Navy

“A legacy of leadership and resilience”: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

We recognized Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by highlighting a journalist, article, fun fact, or resource each day of the month. As May draws to a close, we’re compiling everything here in one article. Whether you missed a day or just want to revisit the information, we hope this serves as a great resource for you! Resources This is a great place to start if you’re looking to become more involved in…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Ming Chang, U.S. Navy

In 1980, Ming Chang was promoted to U.S. Navy rear admiral and in the process became the first naturalized Asian American to reach flag rank in that U.S. military branch. He was born on April 20, 1932, in Shanghai. His father, Yu Chin Chang, was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. When he... Continue Reading →