10/15/2012 - A member of the Koto Players entertains distinguished visitors prior to the start of the 65th Annual Air Force Ball celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. This year's theme focused on Air Force history, a tradition of honor and legacy of valor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
10/15/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Tennant, 35th Mission Support Group, cut the official cake commemorating the Air Force's 65th anniversary during the 65th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. Tradition dictates the most senior and junior Air Force members in attendance join together to cut the cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
10/15/2012 - A member of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia entertains attendees during the 65th Annual Air Force Ball celebration as he plays the bass violin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. Misawa Air Base held an official celebration at the collocated club to commemorate the Air Force's 65th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
10/15/2012 - A member of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia plays the trumpet during the 65th Annual Air Force Ball celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. This year's theme focused on Air Force history, a tradition of honor and legacy of valor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
10/15/2012 - Attendees enjoy a night of fun as they take to the dance floor during the 65th Annual Air Force Ball celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. More than 300 people came out to help celebrate 65 years of airpower. This year's theme was a tradition of honor and legacy of valor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
10/15/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Force Japan and 5th Air Force commander, addresses members of the 35th Fighter Wing and their guests during the 65th Annual Air Force Ball celebration in the collocated club at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2012. This year's theme focused on Air Force history, a tradition of honor and legacy of valor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)