10/17/2012 - The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard present the colors during the Hispanic Heritage banquet dinner at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic-American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

10/17/2012 - Banquet attendees serve themselves enchiladas and coconut rice during the Hispanic Heritage Banquet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. The banquet included Hispanic-themed food and music for entertainment in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

10/17/2012 - Chief Master Sgt. David Matos, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, gives a speech to attendees during the Hispanic Heritage Banquet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. Matos was the guest speaker for the ceremony and talked about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which officially started in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, covering a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

10/17/2012 - Col. Charles Brown, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, gives closing remarks at the Hispanic Heritage banquet dinner at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. Brown explained the importance of recognizing the contributions Hispanics and all other ethnic groups have made to the U.S. and its Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)