Col. Reid Langdon, 36th Operations Group commander, and his wife dance at the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The Air Force Ball celebrates the creation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service in 1947, when the Air Force separated from the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Guests check in for the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The Air Force Ball celebrates the creation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service in 1947, when the Air Force separated from the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Air Force Ball masters of ceremony Master Sgt. Shawn Bendixson, 736th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, and Staff Sgt. Gillian Gallardo, 736th SFS information assurance officer, prepare to start the toasts for the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The toasting is a tradition that allows attendees to recognize different senior leaders such as the President, the governor of Guam and the Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
The Andersen Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors at the beginning of the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The Air Force Ball celebrates the creation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service in 1947, when the Air Force separated from the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Master Sgt. Iain J. Morrison, 554th Red Horse Squadron engineering flight superintendent, plays “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes in remembrance of prisoners of war and those missing in action during the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The POW/MIA table was displayed during the ball to pay tribute to service members who are not able to attend the event due to their sacrifice in their defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Brig. Gen. Steven Garland, 36th Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class Miranda Woodruff, 734th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, cut the Air Force birthday cake at the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. The cake is traditionally cut together by the Airman with the most time-in-service, and the Airman with the least time-in-service attending the event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, 18th Wing command chief master sergeant from Kadena Air Base, Japan, delivers a speech at the 66th Annual Air Force Ball, Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. Colon-Lopez serves as the Kadena Air Base’s senior enlisted liaison between the 18th Wing and enlisted service members from five other Air Force major commands and joint partner units. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)
Brig. Gen. Steven Garland, 36th Wing commander, coins Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, 18th Wing command chief master sergeant, at the 66th Annual Air Force Ball Sept. 20, 2013, at Leo Palace in Yona, Guam. Colon-Lopez serves as the Kadena Air Base’s senior enlisted liaison between the 18th Wing and enlisted service members from five other Air Force major commands and joint partner units. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Bradley/Released)