Air Force's 65th birthday celebration Published Aug. 29, 2012 By 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The Kirtland AFB Dining Facility will host an "Airmen's Appreciation Dinner" from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 to celebrate the Air Force's 65th birthday. Food, drinks and cake will be available. The dinner is open to all dormitory residents and eligible DFAC customers. For more information, call Master Sgt. Darrell Simpson at 853-0506 or email darrell.simpson@kirtland.af.mil.