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Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, and Airman Breauna Sierra, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service Airman, cut the first piece of cake at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. At the Air Force Ball, it is tradition for the highest-ranking member and lowest-ranking member to cut the first piece of cake, symbolizing the passing of knowledge and inspiration from one generation to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Airmen pose for a photo in front of the newly painted Flagship at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. This year’s ball was themed "The 49th Wing Returns Home" and Airmen were encouraged to dress in uniforms from the Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Airmen pose for a photo in front of a MQ-9 Reaper at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. This year’s ball was themed "The 49th Wing Returns Home" and Airmen were encouraged to dress in uniforms from the Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Chloe Hagener, Hilary Marshall and Katie Babbitt (left to right), singers from the local community theater, sing at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Every September, the Air Force Ball is celebrated by bases all over the world to commemorate the day the United States Air Force was established, Sept. 18, 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 49th Wing command chief, congratulates newly promoted Tech. Sgt. Kyle Saxon, 54th Operations Support Squadron operations flight chief, on his promotion at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. This Saxon promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Newly promoted Tech. Sgt. Kyle Saxon, 54th Operations Support Squadron operations flight chief, poses for a photo with his spouse and base leadership at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Saxon promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Newly promoted Tech Sgt. Denzel Ramdhanie, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics back shop production non-commissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo with base leadership at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Ramdhanie promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Chloe Hagener, Hilary Marshall and Katie Babbitt (left to right), vocalists from the local community theater, sing the National Anthem at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Every September, the Air Force Ball is celebrated by bases all over the world to commemorate the day the United States Air Force was established: Sept. 18, 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, pins on rank for newly promoted Tech Sgt. Denzel Ramdhanie, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics back shop production non-commissioned officer in charge at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Ramdhanie promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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The 49th Wing’s newly painted Flagship was revealed at the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. This is the first time Holloman accomplished a custom paint for its aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

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The 49th Wing Returns Home

Published Sept. 17, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart
49th Wing Public Affairs Office

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --

Team Holloman came together to attend the Air Force Ball, Sept. 14, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Every September, the Air Force Ball is celebrated by bases all over the world to commemorate the day the United States Air Force was established: September 18, 1947.

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