Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 78th birthday with annual ball
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zander Mulawka and Maj. (Ret.) Bill Boss perform the ceremonial cutting of the Air Force birthday cake during the 78th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Arnold Lakeside Complex, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2025. It is tradition for the youngest Airman and the oldest Airman present to cut the cake together. The ball, hosted by the Arnold AFB Company Grade Officers’ Council, is an annual event held around the birthday of the U.S. Air Force to commemorate Airmen, celebrate service and reflect on the proud heritage of the U.S. Air Force. (Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh) Disclaimer: The CGOC is a private organization which is not part of the Department of War or any of its components and has no governmental status.