Ramstein honors 77 years of US Air Force legacy at annual ball

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R. M. Anderson, Director for Joint Force Development, speaks at the Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. Anderson served as the guest speaker at the ball, an event organized by the 86th Logistics Readiness Group to celebrate 77 years of Air Force heritage with the Ramstein community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents a memento of the Global Gateway to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R. M. Anderson, Director for Joint Force Development, during the Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. Anderson served as the guest speaker at the ball, an event organized by the 86th Logistics Readiness Group to celebrate 77 years of Air Force heritage with the Ramstein community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Col. Michelle Wyche, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Aly Pallares, 786th Force Support Squadron evaluations and recognitions technician, cut the cake at Ramstein’s Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. The cake-cutting commemorates the anniversary of the Air Force’s establishment, which occurred on September 18, 1947. It symbolizes the birthday celebration of the service branch, making it a key moment in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Sophia Pinero, daughter of Sheena Pinero from the 86th Mission Support Group, takes a selfie in front of the 86th Mission Support Group during the Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. This year’s ball commemorated the Air Force’s 77th birthday and marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Members of the audience stand during the official opening ceremony of the Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. This year’s ball commemorated the Air Force’s 77th birthday and marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Ramstein Base Honor Guard members present the colors to signify the beginning of the formal portion of the U.S. Air Force Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 5, 2024. This year’s ball celebrated the Air Force’s 77th birthday and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)