LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Members of the Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard carry the American flag during a flag folding ceremony at the Air Combat Command Tattoo Sept. 13. This year’s Tattoo celebrated the Air Force’s 60th birthday, and showcased a military tradition that started more than 300 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Johnson)

The Air Combat Command Heritage of America Band performs at the ACC Tattoo Sept. 13. This year’s Tattoo celebrated the Air Force’s 60th birthday, and showcased a military tradition that began more than 300 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Johnson)

Members of the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg perform during the Air Combat Command Tattoo Sept. 13. This year’s Tattoo celebrated the Air Force’s 60th birthday, and showcased a military tradition that began more than 300 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Johnson)

Members of the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg perform during the Air Combat Command Tattoo Sept. 13. This year’s Tattoo celebrated the Air Force’s 60th birthday, and showcased a military tradition that began more than 300 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Johnson)

The 2007 Air Combat Command Tattoo memorial tribute paid respect to fallen Airmen of several wars. The Airmen portraying these "ghosts" occupy the same Air Force Specialty Code as the fallen Airmen they represent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Johnson)