The 75th U.S. Air Force anniversary cake is cut during the Air Force Ball at the Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2022. The cake is traditionally cut by the most junior and senior enlisted Airman attending the Ball and signifies the legacy of the Air Force and unity among generations of service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexus Wilcox)

U.S. Air Force, Col. Gregory Beaulieu, 633d Air Base Wing commander, hosts the Air Force Ball at the Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, Virginia, Sept.17, 2022. The 633d ABW deactivated in 1991 and reactivate in 2010, joining with Fort Eustis to create Joint Base Langley-Eustis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexus Wilcox)

Guest speaker, Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Force, retired, delivers a speech during the U.S. Air Force Ball at the Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2022. The event speakers illustrated the unique history of Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ host unit, 633d Air Base Wing, highlighting that whether they were supporting Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield or completing humanitarian missions all over the world, the 633d ABW maintained its honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexus Wilcox)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julia Keough-Mishler lead singer of the Heritage of America Band’s Full Spectrum Ensemble, performs during the Air Force Ball at Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2022. The ensemble reflects the heritage of America, directly aligning with the Joint Base Langley-Eustis heritage, which includes the 1st Fighter Wing becoming the first Wing to pilot the F-15A/B Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexus Wilcox)