U.S. Air Force Col. Randall Sparks, 509th Mission Support Group commander; Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Drinkard, 509th Bomb Wing command chief; and other Whiteman NCOs gather for the signing of the Hispanic Heritage Proclamation Sept.16, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates Hispanic history, achievements and contributions to America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovan Banks/Released)