Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Airman 1st Class Brandon Fossett, 436th Communications Squadron cyber security technician, and his girlfriend, Becca Scott, take a selfie at their table Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. The two were among the more than 800 attendees that came out for the “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball, a gala-style event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Airman Kaitlyn Kiyoko Carter, 436th Force Support Squadron force management apprentice, left, Robin Christiansen, City of Dover mayor, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Kecia Uyeno, 436th FSS superintendent, right, pose for a photo prior to cutting the “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball cake Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. Used by C-5A/B Galaxy aircraft, the three cut the cake using a clean and highly-polished General Electric TF-39 engine fan blade. Honoring a tradition, Carter and Uyeno represented the youngest and oldest members assigned to Dover AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander, right, speaks with Master Sgt. Harold Davis, Detachment 3, 373rd Training Squadron detachment chief during the “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. The gala-style event provided food and entertainment for more than 800 people who attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Members of the Smooth Sound Dance Band from Milford, Del., play music during the “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. The band, part of the Milford Community Band, provided music for attendees to dance or listen to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Attendees at the “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball dance to the music played by The Smooth Sound Dance Band from Milford, Del., Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. The band, part of the Milford Community Band, provided music for attendees to dance to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander, right, makes closing remarks to “Wings Over Dover,” 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball attendees as Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Sparks, 436th AW command chief, left, looks on Sept. 8, 2017, at the Rollins Center, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, Del. Griffin thanked all for attending, committee members, sponsors, and community members for making the gala-style event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Snapshot: Dover AFB "Wings Over Dover," 70th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Published Sept. 12, 2017
By Roland Balik
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --