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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Airmen attend the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spagdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. The event celebrated the 69th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, which formed as a separate branch of the U.S. military Sept. 18, 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Kitchen staff members prepare plates with food during the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. More than 300 members attended the annual event commemorating the Air Force’s birthday. The celebration included the Singing Sabers, a guest speaker, a three course formal dinner and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Sabers line up for a picture in their ballroom attire during the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. More than 300 members attended the annual event commemorating the Air Force’s birthday. The celebration included the Singing Sabers, a guest speaker, a three course formal dinner and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class John Becker, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron storage and issue technician, cut the cake during the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016, in honor of the Air Force's birthday. The event celebrated 69 years the Air Force has operated as an independent military branch since separating form the Army, Sept. 18, 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Saber ballroom guests enjoy remarks during the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spagdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, made closing statements to more than 300 members in attendance at the annual event commemorating the Air Force’s birthday. The celebration included the Singing Sabers, a guest speaker, a three course formal dinner and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Spangdahlem's 69th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Sabers line up for a picture in their ballroom attire during the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. More than 300 members attended the annual event commemorating the Air Force’s birthday. The celebration included the Singing Sabers, a guest speaker, a three course formal dinner and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)

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Sabers have a ball

Published Sept. 20, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airmen attend the Air Force Ball at Club Eifel on Spagdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 17, 2016. The event celebrated the 69th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, which formed as a separate branch of the U.S. military Sept. 18, 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry/Released)