Former 23d Wing commander, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Billy Thompson, gives the ceremonial toast to commemorate the Air Force’s 71st Birthday during the Air Force Ball, Sept. 15, 2018, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Ga. Moody’s Air Force Ball was not only a celebration of the Air Force’s 71st Birthday but a way to foster esprit de corps and pride among Airmen through a shared history of exceptional service.

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