Ja-Li-Si Pittman, 2015-2016 Miss Cherokee, sings a traditional Cherokee song in her native language during a presentation at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark., for Native American Indian Heritage Month to members of the 188th Wing Nov. 18, 2015. Pittman is currently the vice-president of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council and her platform has tackled youth needing strong mentors in school. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)