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)