67th Annual AF Ball

A local rock band member plays a rendition AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. The band played several cover songs for members to enjoy throughout the evening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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67th Annual AF Ball

Special Agent Talfred Collins plays a rendition of the United States national anthem during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. Collins soloed both the Japanese and American anthems as part of the opening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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67th Annual AF Ball

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Hernandez, 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, bows his head in remembrance of Prisoners of War and Missing in Action veterans during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. As part of the ceremony, service members also toasted to past and present POW/MIAs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy J. Sundvall, 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to guests during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. Ball attendees included distinguished guests from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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67th Annual AF Ball

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Cheney and Airman 1st Class Taylor Havlin take part in a cake-cutting ceremony during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. Halvin was born in 1994, the same year Cheney enlisted in the Air Force. A senior NCO and a young Airman come together to cut the ceremonial cake at center stage as part of ball tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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67th Annual AF Ball

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Roush, 35th Communications Squadron postal clerk, and his spouse, cut a piece of cake during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. The ball had more than 400 individuals in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Members of the local Honor Guard present the colors during the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. Attendees at the ball included members of the local community, Japan Air Self Defense Forces and Navy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Misawa celebrates 67th Annual AF Ball

Published Sept. 24, 2014
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force, Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and local community members come together to celebrate the 67th Annual Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2014. The event included a Prisoners of War and Missing in Action commemoration and cake-cutting ceremony, as well as live entertainment from a local Japanese band. The ball's theme was "Celebrating Our History, Focusing on Our Future."