U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, Training and Doctrine Command G-3/5/7 deputy commander, provides opening remarks during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Bright Future of America.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Isaura Ramirez, stand-up comedian, speaks to audience members about her heritage and Army career during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. Ramirez used comedy and her personal Army and Hispanic experiences to encourage attendees to support Hispanic friends and neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Dorian Gramajo and Tanya Fiske, dance instructors, teach audience volunteers how to perform the Bachata during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. Gramajo and Fiske also performed dances such as the Merengue and Salsa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Dorian Gramajo and Tanya Fiske, dance instructors, demonstrate a salsa dance during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. Before performing, Fiske provided history of the Bachata, Merengue and Salsa dances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Dorian Gramajo and Tanya Fiske, dance instructors, teach audience volunteers how to perform the Merengue during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 22, 2017. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)