Performers present a traditional Korean drum sequence during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. To recognize the important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the nation’s growth, in 1992, May was designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Performers demonstrate a traditional Korean dance during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. This year’s theme is ‘Unite Our Voices by Speaking Together.’ (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Manuelita Hall, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex moral, warfare and recreation deputy director and Philippine-American Community of the Peninsula vice president, discusses stereotypes that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders combat during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community encompasses 56 ethnic groups, speaking more than 100 different languages. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kay Wakatake, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Staff Judge Advocate deputy, speaks to audience members about her Asian heritage and being raised in America during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. During the dedicated month, organizations commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Alexander Bambao, 633rd Force Support Squadron management analyst, wears traditional Filipino clothing during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. During the month of May, 20 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that live in the U.S., are recognized. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Cathleen Manalo, participates in a drumming challenge hosted by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community comprises of 56 ethnic groups that speak more than 100 different languages. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ronsetta Hutchinson, 633rd Medical Group operating room flight commander, wears a traditional Hawaiian dress during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. This year’s theme is “Unite Our Voices by Speaking Together.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Vasquez, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band vocalist, sings and dances with members of the audience during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. In 1992, May was designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize the important contributions they have made to society. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jana Pratt, 633rd Medical Group functional manager, wears a traditional Thai garment during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 16, 2017. May is designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize the important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the nation’s growth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)