To celebrate this event I attended Tyndall Air Force Base’s Military Ball. The theme was Air Dominance through the Ages. Dressed in my formal finest and handsome hubby in toe we set out to hob nob and dine with our peers. In true Air Force form, the entrance to the event was manned by several honor guardsmen and the hall was decked with momentos to showcase the spirit of the festivities. On display were several uniforms worn by our service men and women. A beautiful and historical moment for me as I found a uniform similar to what my father once wore.  (picture to right).

We walked around and chatted with a few friends. The time came for us to sit and begin dinner. A prayer was said and the event began. There were two young Airmen as our MCs for the evening. During our meal they put on a rather funny slide show with aircraft and personnel with a few funny cartoon twists. As the dinner went on we socialized with the people at our table. They were a quite bunch but I kept them talking. There was a brief intermission and we walked around, took pictures and purchased a coin to commemorate the night.

When we returned to our table it was time to hear from our guest speaker of the night,  Gen (Ret.) T. Michael Moseley. This man has a career achievement sheet about a mile long not to mention being knighted by the queen herself! He spoke of many things but the pieces that lingered where those of the war and our loved ones overseas. He spoke of his children, his career, and his beautiful wife. We laughed when he commented on wearing a suit for the first time in his life. He basked in the remembrance of mess dress and combat attire. He told jokes of his days at Texas A&M and the football season underway. It was a wonderful speech and great end to a wonderful night. The Commander thanked him for his service and presented him with a squadron coin and personal gift. All was ended with a toast and some very good marble cake. The event was an experience I was all to happy to be attend. 

 61 years down, a lifetime more to come.
~Amanda, Sygnet Creations