Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

Leticia Henry, spouse of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Javid Henry, 333rd Training Squadron student, takes a group photo of 81st Security Forces Squadron members during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The US Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. A cake cutting ceremony also took place during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class McKenzie Haston, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron medical technician, and retired Maj. Gary Fulton, Keesler Federal Credit Union military affairs and base operations director, participate in a cake cutting ceremony during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The U.S. Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

A POW/MIA table is on display during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The U.S. Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The military had already established a series of designations prior to the official branch being formed and had purchased its first aircraft in 1909, but the 1947 Act established the Air Force as an independent service, equal to the Army and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

An event pamphlet and coaster are on display during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The U.S. Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The military had already established a series of designations prior to the official branch being formed and had purchased its first aircraft in 1909, but the 1947 Act established the Air Force as an independent service, equal to the Army and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Robinson, 81st Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The US Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. A cake cutting ceremony also took place during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Travis Chadick, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center command chief master sergeant, delivers remarks during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The military had already established a series of designations prior to the official branch being formed and had purchased its first aircraft in 1909, but the 1947 Act established the Air Force as an independent service, equal to the Army and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

Gary Pierson, 81st Civil Engineering Squadron deputy fire chief, attends the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The U.S. Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The military had already established a series of designations prior to the official branch being formed and had purchased its first aircraft in 1909, but the 1947 Act established the Air Force as an independent service, equal to the Army and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler celebrates Air Force's 78th birthday

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Robinson, 81st Training Wing commander, raises his glass for a toast during the U.S. Air Force 78th Birthday Ball at the IP Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 2025. The US Air Force branch was formed on September 18, 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The event also included a cake cutting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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