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    Team McChord celebrates 79 years of Air Force heritage [Image 5 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blues are cutting a ceremonial cake at what appears to be an Air Force birthday ball or formal military celebration. A junior enlisted Airman and a senior officer (identifiable by rank insignia and medals) are jointly cutting the cake using a ceremonial saber. The event is associated with the 62d Airlift Wing, as indicated by the emblem visible on the podium in the background.

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes 

    62d Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson, 62d Maintenance Group commander, right, and Airman Victor Martin-Sebastian, 627th Civil Engineering Squadron structure apprentice, slice a birthday cake during the Air and Space Forces Association McChord Field Chapter’s 79th Air Force Ball at the Hotel Murano, Tacoma, Washington, Sept. 12, 2026. The cake cutting ceremony of the Air Force Ball brings together the youngest and most senior Airman present, honoring Air Force identity and heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.18.2026 17:15
    Photo ID: 9948360
    VIRIN: 260912-F-EP543-1106
    Resolution: 4955x3303
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US
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    A formal military color guard ceremony is taking place in an indoor venue, with uniformed Air Force personnel presenting flags on a stage. A young woman in uniform stands at a podium bearing the insignia of the 62nd Airlift Wing, likely delivering remarks or a pledge. Four color guard members in dress blues stand at attention holding flags including the U.S. flag, Air Force flag, and a POW/MIA flag.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium bearing the emblem of the 62nd Airlift Wing during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or banquet. The officer is wearing multiple service medals and ribbons, and is projected on a large screen behind him. The setting suggests an awards ceremony, dining-in, or official military function.
    A formal military banquet or ball is taking place in a large event hall. A U.S. Air Force Honor Guard member in dress blues stands at a POW/MIA remembrance table, raising a glass in a toast. The assembled crowd of military personnel and civilians in formal attire observe the ceremony.
    A military officer is speaking at a podium bearing the insignia of the 62d Airlift Wing during a formal ceremony. Three uniformed Air Force personnel are visible on stage, flanked by the United States flag and an Air Force flag. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or event hall with stage lighting.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blues are cutting a ceremonial cake at what appears to be an Air Force birthday ball or formal military celebration. A junior enlisted Airman and a senior officer (identifiable by rank insignia and medals) are jointly cutting the cake using a ceremonial saber. The event is associated with the 62d Airlift Wing, as indicated by the emblem visible on the podium in the background.

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