Los Angeles AFB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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  • By Space Base Delta 3 Public Affairs
  • Space Base Delta 3
The base observes the month-long event by handing out a Hispanic Heritage Month cookbooks. National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. The observation was enacted into public law on August 17, 1988, under President Ronald Reagan, since then it has been celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Other activities planned for the month include a Futbol (soccer) match, Piñata party, Dia de Los Muertos 5K run and a Café y Pan Dulce tasting.