Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 78th birthday with annual ball

Air Force Ball attendees hit the dance floor during the 78th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Arnold Lakeside Center, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2025. 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.

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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.

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Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 78th birthday with annual ball

Air Force ROTC Color Guard performs the national anthem before festivities commence at the 78th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Arnold Lakeside Complex, Arnold AFB, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2025. 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.

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Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 78th birthday with annual ball

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell welcomes attendees to the 78th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Arnold Lakeside Complex, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2025. 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.

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Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 78th birthday with annual ball

Published Sept. 24, 2025
By Keith Thornburgh
AEDC Public Affairs

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. -- Air Force Ball attendees hit the dance floor during the 78th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Arnold Lakeside Center, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2025. 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.