MACDILL AFB, Florida, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force MacDill Air Force Base (6th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2021: By Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez Each year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, MacDill AFB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a time in which Hispanic Americans who have served or are currently serving are recognized across the nation. Although the observance first started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968, it didn't tak  more