U.S. Soldiers and Department of Defense contractors keep in step as they dance to the rhythm of spicy latin music during the Hispanic American Heritage celebration at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq, Sept. 19. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Carmichael Yepez

A U.S. Army Soldier and a Department of Defense civilian Salsa dance during a Salsa dance class. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Carmichael Yepez

A third country national and a Department of Defense civilian take to the dance floor as they learn to Salsa dance during the Hispanic American Heritage celebration at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq, Sept. 19. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Carmichael Yepez