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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a POW/MIA table ceremony during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

A birthday cake sits on display during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

Retired Col. Sid Wright participates in a cake cutting ceremony during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. Wright was the oldest Airman at the ball; it is tradition for the oldest and youngest Airmen in attendance to cut the cake. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

Retired Col. Sid Wright and Airman 1st Class William Henderson, 81st Training Support Squadron network administrator, participate in a cake cutting ceremony during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. Wright was the oldest Airman at the ball while Henderson was the youngest; it is tradition for the oldest and youngest Airmen in attendance to cut the cake. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Col. Michael Manion, 403rd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jo Keller, 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron enlisted manager chief, look at books on display written by the guest speaker, retired Col. Leon Ellis, during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Col. Marty DeStazio, 602nd Training Group (Provisional) commander, participates in the silent auction as his son, Vincent, looks on during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Retired Col. Leon Ellis delivers gives remarks as the guest speaker during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. Ellis served in the Air Force for 25 years and is a Purple Heart recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Senior Airman Sean Goddard, Keesler Honor Guard member, renders a salute while performing a POW/MIA table ceremony during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Col. Michele Edmondson, 81st Training Wing commander, delivers closing remarks during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the playing of the national anthem during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Master Sgt. Jason Burdett, 81st Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, and his wife, Stephanie, pose for a photo during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

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Celebrating 69 years: Keesler holds Air Force Ball

Published Oct. 4, 2016
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard perform a POW/MIA table ceremony during the Keesler Air Force Ball at the Imperial Palace Casino Sept. 24, 2016, Biloxi, Miss. The event was sponsored by the Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter #332 to celebrate the Air Force’s 69th birthday and the base’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)