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86th AW celebrates 79 years of air power

Photos by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 25, 2026
U.S. Air Force Airman Hillary Cevallos Castillo, 86th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Wooldridge, 86th Munitions Squadron senior enlisted leader, cut a cake during the 79th Air Force birthday celebration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2026. The ceremony was held to celebrate the Air Force’s 79th birthday and honor the heritage that continues to inspire generations of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
An Airman assigned to the 786th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, cuts a cake during the 79th Air Force birthday celebration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2026. Ramstein AB members gathered to celebrate the Air Force’s 79th birthday, honoring the legacy and traditions that connect generations of Airmen across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hernandez, 786th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, serves cake during the 79th Air Force birthday celebration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2026. Ramstein AB members gathered to honor the Air Force’s 79-year legacy and strengthen the shared heritage that connects Airmen across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Yanni Ramos, left, 786th Force Support Squadron food service officer, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hernandez, center, 786th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, serve cake during the 79th Air Force birthday celebration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2026. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Air Force’s 79th birthday and strengthen base members’ connections to the legacy of Airmen who previously served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
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