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OCT 14, 2026 - SCREENING OF "THE BORINQUENEERS" IN LOS ANGELES
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Warrior Heritage Foundation in association with the Military Veterans Affairs of the County of Los Angeles is offering a free screening of the award-winning documentary film “The Borinqueneers”, narrated by acclaimed actor Hector Elizondo.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Auditorium of Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CAGo see this powerful film of Latino heroes who served our country!
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September 24, 2026 - University of Connecticut Filmmaker Presentation & Screening
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Connecticut will offer a screening of the documentary film “The Borinqueneers” on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Student Union Theatre, 2110 Hillsdale Road, Storrs Center, Connecticut 06269. Filmmaker Noemi Figueroa Soulet will be in attendance to provide an introduction and Q&A session. This free private event is open to UConn students and staff and is sponsored by the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, UConn Library, UConn Veterans & Military Programs and the Asian American Cultural Centre. Educational licensing rights were provided by https://www.newday.com/films/the-borinqueneers.
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Nominate THE BORINQUENEERS For the National Film Registry by Aug. 15th
Nineteen years ago, I set out on a journey to tell the remarkable story of the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment—the Borinqueneers. I could never have imagined how many lives this film would touch, or how many people would embrace and help preserve their legacy.If you have seen THE BORINQUENEERS documentary (premiered in 2007) and believe it is a story that deserves to be remembered for generations to come, I would be deeply honored if you would consider nominating it for inclusion in the National Film Registry.Each year, the National Film Registry selects films that are considered culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant to our nation’s heritage. To be eligible, a film must be at least 10 years old, and THE BORINQUENEERS now qualifies for consideration.Public nominations are an important part of the selection process, and everyone is welcome to submit nominations. We requested our followers to nominate the film once before but didn’t make the cut as it is very competitive. But this time, we have more time to get the overwhelming votes needed. Spread the word and tell your friends! The deadline for 2026 consideration is , .If you would like to nominate THE BORINQUENEERS, you can do so here:Thank you to everyone who has supported this film over the years. More importantly, thank you for helping keep the story of the Borinqueneers alive. Their courage, sacrifice, and service deserve to be remembered.With gratitude,Noemí Figueroa Soulet
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June 28, 2026 - Telemundo Interview Segment of "250: Un país de Inmigrantes"
I’m pleased to share this video excerpt featuring an interview of me, Noemi Figueroa Soulet, and a profile of my documentary, – a film about the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment. Click on image to see the Spanish interview:
TELEMUNDO INTERVIEW SEGMENT with English subtitlesThe segment appeared in Telemundo’s special production “250: ” (250: A Country of Immigrants), which aired nationally on June 28, 2026, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.I’m grateful for the opportunity to share the remarkable history and legacy of Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment with Telemundo’s national audience. To view the full program in Spanish on YouTube: 250: Un país de inmigrantesFor educational / institutional streaming licensing: New Day Films -
THE BORINQUENEERS Now Available for Educational Streaming Through New Day Films
Over the years, I have been honored to see THE BORINQUENEERS adopted by educators, libraries and organizations throughout the United States to spotlight the service of the 65th Infantry Regiment. For much of that time, the film was distributed primarily on DVD, which served the educational community well.As the world has increasingly moved toward digital collections and streaming-based access, I began receiving more requests seeking online availability. To meet that need, I am pleased to announce that THE BORINQUENEERS is now available for educational / institutional streaming through New Day Films (https://www.newday.com/).
Learn more and view licensing options here: https://www.newday.com/films/the-borinqueneers
THE BORINQUENEERS is available in:
• English and Spanish versions
• Feature-length and one-hour formats
• Newly upscaled 4K presentation quality
• Multiple educational licensing options, including Life-of-File streaming licenses
• Educational Study Guide availableMy hope is that this new streaming access will inspire even more people to learn about these extraordinary soldiers and engage with an often-overlooked chapter of American history.
Of course, for home personal use, the DVD will still be available for purchase on our website at www.borinqueneers.com.
Thank you for helping keep the legacy of the Borinqueneers alive.
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My father-in law, Ernesto Sanchez served in the Army’s Operation Ski Jump 11 ABN/ Jan1954. I know this from a photo I have of him in uniform. How can I verify this? And get whatever medals he would have been entitled to?
REPLY FROM THE EDITOR: I suggest you visit our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section on our website:
https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/gallery-page/frequently-asked-questions/
It sounds like you need to submit FORM 180 (Request for Military Records).