Hill Air Force Base celebrates 69th Air Force Birthday

Brig. Gen. Steven J. Bleymaier, Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander, and Airman Adam Hornback, 75th Comptroller Squadron, cut the ceremonial birthday cake during the 2016 Air Force Ball at the Davis Convention Center, Layton, Utah, Sept. 16, 2016. It is tradition for the cake to be cut by the highest-ranking officer and the most junior-ranking Airman in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Hill Air Force Base celebrates 69th Air Force Birthday

Kearston Cutrubus receives applause from 75th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jennifer Hammerstedt during the 2016 Air Force Ball at the Davis Convention Center, Layton, Utah, Sept. 16, 2016. Cutrubus received the Community Wingman Award during the event for her staunch support of the Air Force and Hill Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Team Hill celebrates 69th Air Force birthday

Published Sept. 19, 2016
By 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

LAYTON, Utah -- Hundreds of Airmen and civilians celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 69th birthday during the 2016 Air Force Ball held Sept. 17 at the Davis Convention Center in Layton.

The annual ball’s theme was “A Celebration of Warriors, Innovators & Leaders” and events included traditional military and civilian ceremonies, dinner, video presentations, and a ceremonial cake cutting.

During the event, Kearston Cutrubus was named the 2016 “Community Wingman” for her efforts in taking care of Team Hill Airmen. She is an Honorary Commander with the 388th Fighter Wing and serves as President of the 388th Fighter Wing Falcons. For more than 19 years she has partnered with the Top of Utah Military Affairs to generously craft and donate approximately 1,500 gift baskets to various organizations on Hill Air Force Base for the quarterly and annual award banquets.