U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Brooks, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, signs the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation Sept. 15, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Members of Team Whiteman can participate in various events over the next month to experience and celebrate the Hispanic culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith/Released)