Airman Ryan Darish, 86th Medical Support Squadron uniform business office technician, and Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, cut a cake during the Air Force Ball Sept. 12 on Ramstein. The cake-cutting ceremony is an Air Force tradition in which the lowest and highest ranking Airmen in the room cut the cake together.
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band performs “Ruffles and Flourishes” during the Air Force Ball Sept. 12 on Ramstein. Team Ramstein celebrated the Air Force’s 68th birthday by paying homage to the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm.
A lone table sits on the sideline during the Air Force Ball Sept. 12 in remembrance of the military members and civilians who are missing in action, prisoners of war and those killed in combat.The Air Force Ball consisted of guest speakers commemorating the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm and the traditional Air Force birthday cake-cutting ceremony.
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks at the Air Force Ball Sept. 12 on Ramstein. Gorenc spoke about the Air Force’s accomplishments throughout its 68 years as well as the importance of being the world’s greatest Air Force.
Air Force leaders and guests stand for the singing of both the German and American national anthems during the Air Force Ball Sept. 12 on Ramstein. The Air Force officially celebrated its 68th birthday as an independent branch on Sept 18.
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