Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Members of the 49th Wing celebrate during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. The Air Force Ball is a biennial event held at Air Force bases around the globe, bringing service members and their loved ones together to celebrate the service’s legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, left, watches as U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Campbell, 49th Mission Support Group commander, middle, and Airman Basic Sherynne Elgin, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft parts store apprentice, cut the cake during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. It is customary for the most senior and junior Airmen to cut the cake which represents the heritage between generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, right, receives a gift from U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander, during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, Sept. 23, 2023. In June of 2006, Goldfein assumed command of the 49th Fighter Wing, which members of the current 49th Wing have decided to commemorate by having him attend the ball as our keynote speaker and naming a street in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy Rampart Winds band, perform the national anthem during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. This year’s theme for the ball was “Fightin’ 49ers… Honoring Airmen over the years” and celebrated the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein gives remarks during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. In June of 2006, Goldfein assumed command of the 49th Fighter Wing, which members of the current 49th Wing have decided to commemorate by having him attend the ball as the keynote speaker and naming a street in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander, gives remarks during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. The Air Force Ball is an annual event held at Air Force bases around the globe, bringing service members and their loved ones together to celebrate the service’s legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Alejandro Vieira, U.S. Air Force Academy Rampart Winds band member, performs the national anthem during the 2023 Holloman Air Force Ball at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. This year’s theme for the ball was “Fightin’ 49ers… Honoring Airmen over the years” and celebrated the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Members of the Steel Talons Honor Guard exit the floor after presenting the colors at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 23, 2023. This year’s theme for the ball was “Fightin’ 49ers… Honoring Airmen over the years” and celebrated the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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Holloman's 2023 Air Force Ball

Published Sept. 28, 2023
By Senior Airman Antonio Salfran
49th Wing Public Affairs

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