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Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander, and members of Team Kirtland listen to a speech during the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. The roaring 20’s themed ball featured karaoke, food and refreshments, a photo booth, a cake cutting, and a speech by guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander, helps Airman 1st Class Malicia Latham, 377th Security Forces Squadron defender, cut the cake during the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. It is Air Force tradition for the most senior ranking and junior ranked Airman to cut the cake first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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Members of Team Kirtland toast during the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. The roaring 20’s themed ball featured karaoke, food and refreshments, a photo booth, a cake cutting, and a speech by guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th Air Base Wing command chief, gives a speech during the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. During her speech, Cates discussed a passage from Teddy Roosevelts speech “Citizenship in a Republic”, the resilience of the Air Force and the importance of all Airmen and civilians serving our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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A member of Team Kirtland attends the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. The roaring 20’s themed ball featured karaoke, food and refreshments, a photo booth, a cake cutting, and a speech by guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

Kirtland hosts annual Air Force Ball

Published Oct. 17, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander, and members of Team Kirtland listen to a speech during the 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 14, 2022. The roaring 20’s themed ball featured karaoke, food and refreshments, a photo booth, a cake cutting, and a speech by guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)