A performer from the Latin Ballet of Virginia dances during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2018. National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce founder, speaks during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2018. Today, 57.5 million people or 18 percent of the American population are of Hispanic or Latino origin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Members of the Latin Ballet of Virginia perform during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2018. Dancers performed several pieces with ties to Hispanic culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Performers from the Latin Ballet of Virginia dance during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2018. This year’s theme is “Hispanics: One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Dancers from the Latin Ballet of Virginia perform during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4, 2018. Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)

Michel Zajur, founder Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce founder, presents a book to U.S. Army Col. Rick Zampelli, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, during the National Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Oct. 4, 2018. The term Hispanic, or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)