9/11/2012 - Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, commander of 18th Air Force, poses with Airman 1st Class Christopher Sims, left, the youngest Airman in attendance, and Airman 1st Class David Brannum, Team Dover honor guard member, after cutting the birthday cake at the Air Force Ball Sep. 7, 2012, at Dover Downs in Dover, Del. The cutting of the cake was part of the celebration commemorating the Air Force’s 65th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)

9/11/2012 - Members of Team Dover dance during the Air Force Ball Sep. 7, 2012, at Dover Downs, in Dover, Del. The Air Force Ball commemorated the Air Force’s 65th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)

9/11/2012 - Members of Team Dover crowd the dance floor Sep. 7, 2012, at Dover Downs in Dover, Del. The Air Force Ball was an opportunity for Airmen to dine and dance in celebration of the Air Force’s 65th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)