LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - - Ms. Chessie Ricks, 2nd Manpower Requirements Squadron and African American Heritage Counsel Member, reads a poetry selection from African American poet Maya Angelou, during an annual commemorative celebration highlighting Dr. Martin Luther King Jan. 16. Team Langley’s African American Heritage Committee held the program acknowledging Dr. King’s contributions to the civil rights movement. The celebration consisted of poetry readings, musical selections and biblical verse recitations related to the beliefs of Dr. King. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Cecil C. McCloud)

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - - Tech. Sgt. Lenna Cruz and Master Sgt. Latricia Johnson, both from Air Combat Command Headquarters, along with Mr. Lester Johnson, bow their heads for invocation during a Dr. Martin Luther King celebration. Team Langley’s African American Heritage Committee held the program acknowledging Dr. King’s contributions to the civil rights movement. The celebration consisted of poetry readings, musical selections and biblical verse recitations related to the beliefs of Dr. King. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Cecil C. McCloud) )