Air Force Ball is back, better than ever

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  • By Ryan Stark
  • Nucleus writer
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  After a hiatus of eight years, Kirtland will stage an Air Force Ball.

The ball will be a top-flight event, but it is not necessarily designed to be a formal gala, according to Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, first sergeant for the 377th Medical Group and chair for the event.

"The main thing is to come out, dance and have a good time with colleagues and coworkers in a relaxed environment," he said.

The last time Kirtland held this type of ball was 2007 to celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary. This year's event will also celebrate the heritage and history of the Air Force, Sharp said. The theme is "History of Airmen."

"Our decoration committee has been working with a professional decorating company for the last five months to capture our theme," he said. "We've not only sought out entertainment that encompasses the theme but have also developed a production that highlights notable Kirtland Airmen over the past 60-plus years."

The entertainment at the ball will include a Denver-based band called Diamond Empire, which will play dance music until 10:30 p.m., then DJ Justin Credible from Power 106.7 FM will spin tunes until 1:30 a.m. On Q chorus will also perform at the ball.

Tickets will be on-sale through Sept. 11 and cost $20 to $60, depending on the Airman or civilian federal employee grade and other criteria. The ball will be Sept. 18 starting at 6 p.m. in the grand ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Albuquerque.

Discounted rooms are available as well. For more information or to buy tickets, email tkafb2015@gmail.com.