Dover celebrates AF Reserve's 60th Anniversary with bash! Published Aug. 12, 2008 By Airman 1st Class Shen-Chia Chu 436th AW Public Affairs DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Team Dover will host the 2008 Air Force Ball Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Champagne Ballroom. This year's ball celebrates the Air Force Reserve's 60th anniversary. The Reserve was established April 14, 1948 as a separate service. "This is the absolute premier event of the year," said Capt. Barbara McCoy, Air Force ball chairman. "It is truly a celebration of history and legacy and esprit de corps." Last year's ball recognized the Air Force's 60th birthday. "This is a joint-venture between active-duty and Reserves," she added. "A lot of planning has gone into this to ensure everyone who attends will have a great time." The featured events for the evening include: -- Complimentary child care will be available for Pinnacle residents for children 3-to 12-years-old. -- A video clip review celebrating the heritage of the Air Force Reserve. -- Live music from the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, Blue Aces. -- The guest speaker is Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Jr., Chief of Air Force Reserve. Everyone on base has the opportunity to put on their dancing shoes for the ballroom floor, but like any formal ball, Airmen must dress to impress. "Servicemembers attending are required to wear the proper attire for the evening," said Capt. Marnee Losurdo, Air Force ball committee member. "Enlisted members can wear their semi-formal uniform or mess dress and officers are required to wear their mess dress. "Civilians should wear black tie or tuxedo for males and tea or floor-length evening dresses for females," she said. Aug. 22 is the last day to purchase tickets. The cost is $30 for E-6, GS-9 and above; $22 for E-5, GS-7 and below. For information or to purchase tickets, call a squadron representative. (Some Information was provided by the 512th Public Affairs Office) For information or tickets for the Air Force Ball, call the following Team Dover Representatives: - 436th and 512th Airlift Wings, Capt. Marnee Losurdo, 677-3485 - 512th Operations Group, Capt. Kelly Mount, 677-3806 - 512th Maintenance Group, Chief Master Sgt. Chris Ford, 677- 5805 - 512th Mission Support Group, Capt. Cathy Milhoan, 677-3482 - 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Senior Master Sergeant Rachael Gonesh, 677-2550 - 436th Mission Support Group, 2nd Lt. Christina Chung, 677-4911 - 436th Operations Group, Capt. Tomasz Stoklosa, 677-3619 - 436th Medical Group, Master Sergeant Scott Marshall, 677-2735 - 436th Maintenance Group, Master Sgt. Scottie Tadlock, 677-6131