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230916-F-WJ090-1533

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grimmett, 87th Mission Support Group commander, and the youngest Airman in attendance cut the Air Force birthday cake during the Air Force ball hosted by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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A table for the U.S. military prisoners of war and those missing in action stands in remembrance during the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony L. Smith, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and the 87th Air Base Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne, 87th Air Base Wing command chief, enjoy their time during the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stand at attention while the national anthem plays during the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nia B. Gilliam, 87th Comptroller Squadron financial management officer, sings the national anthem during the Air Force Ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosts U.S. Air Force ball to celebrate the 76th birthday at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. The event was themed for the 1940s to honor the heritage of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William D. Harrington, Site Command senior enlisted leader attends Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst U.S. Air Force ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grimmett, 87th Mission Support Group commander, and the youngest Airman in attendance cut the Air Force birthday cake during the Air Force ball hosted by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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U.S Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hanson commander of the 305th Air Mobility Wing, addresses the audience during the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force Ball at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

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JB MDL celebrates 76th Air Force birthday

Published Sept. 18, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grimmett, 87th Mission Support Group commander, and the youngest Airman in attendance cut the Air Force birthday cake during the Air Force ball hosted by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst at Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 16, 2023. This event is in celebration of the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)