The military history of Puerto Rico goes back from the time Spanish conquistadores battled

the native Taínos in the rebellion of 1511, to the present time.

Puerto Rico was part of the Spanish Empire for four centuries, during which the people

of Puerto Rico defended themselves against invasions from the British, French, Dutch and

many more.

The brave "Boricuas" warriors fought alongside General Bernardo de Gálvez during the

American Revolutionary War in the battles of Baton Rouge, Mobile, Pensacola and St. Louis.

During the mid-19th century, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States fought in the

American Civil War.

As you read this book, you will understand that Puerto Ricans have been fighting to keep

the United States and Puerto Rico safe for more than a couple of centuries....

Norma Iris Pagan Morales was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her parents, Juan

Jose Pagan Rodriguez, and Digna Morales Figueroa, now deceased, always

helped her with her projects as a writer and teaching career.

Norma had three siblings, Adelin Milagros Pagan Morales, Juan Jose Pagan

Morales, and Julio Manuel Pagan Morales. Julio Manuel Pagan Morales died

on September 19, 1998. He was also known for his writing / composer skills.

Norma did all her academic studies in New York City, Puerto Rico, and

Canada. She worked for the City of New York Police Department, where

she oversaw a full investigation of every new civilian and uniform member of the department.

She was also involved in investigating and terminating members of the force. Her nickname

there was the "The Hatchet Lady".

As an Educator, she worked for the New York City Bd. of Education and at Puerto Rico

Bd. as an English teacher.

Even though Norma grew up in the states, her dream was to return to her precious island,

Puerto Rico. Her dream came true. She relocated to her hometown Ponce. She worked for twenty

years at the Puerto Rico Army National. Her mission at the Guard was to prepare soldiers to

master the English Language.

She has teaching certifications for English as a Second Language and Teaching English as

a Foreign Language. She also has teaching licenses to teach the following:

1. English Literature

2. Spanish Literature

3. Communication Skills in both English and Spanish

4. Office Procedures-These classes consisted of basic filing, writing

memorandums and full company or organization reports.

5. Computers - Certified to teach Long Distance Learning

She has published Seven books: Proud of My Puerto Rican Bequest, Porque Soy Boricua?

Poemas del Alma, Art in Written Form, A Baffling Short Stories Collection and On Job in the Big

Apple, and Nature's Rage in the Caribbean.