Hanscom celebrates AF birthday with a ball Published Aug. 20, 2013 By Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Foster 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- On Sept. 19, the Aero Club Hangar will be transformed so guests can celebrate the Air Force's 66th birthday together. All branches of the military, as well as government civilians and contractors, are welcome to attend the Birthday Ball that celebrates the Air Force becoming its own branch of service in 1947. "We know the men and women of Team Hanscom will support this great event. Tickets will go fast as an occasion for merrymaking like this doesn't come often," said Lt. Col. Romero Reid, 66th Air Base Group deputy commander. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate with friends and co-workers the Air Force's 66th birthday with the 66th Air Base Group!" The event will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Music and dancing will follow the meal. The guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services. Military attendees should wear the mess dress or semi-formal uniform while civilian guests should wear black tie or business suit attire. A photo booth will also be available so attendees have the option to purchase portraits. "These types of events are great because it builds esprit de corps and camaraderie among our Airmen and our sister service teammates and it connects today's service member with our long military history and traditions," said Reid. The cost for the event will be $15 for E-1 to E4, GS-1 to GS-4, NAF1 to NAF2; $20 for E-5, GS-5 to GS-6; $30 for E-6 to E-7, GS-7 to GS-9 and NAF3; $35 for E-8 to E-9, CGOs, GS-10 to GS-12; $45 for FGOs and GS-13 to GS-14; and $50 for 0-6 and above, GS-15 and contractors. Checks should be made payable to "66 ABG QoL." Ticket points of contact are listed below. 66 ABG - Staff Sgt. Alesha James at 781-225-1311 66 SFS - Senior Airman Ashley Lerke and Senior Airman Jeremy Caparaz at 781-225-5606/5000 66 MDS - Senior Airman Michelina Bonavito and Senior Airman Caitlin Carter at 781-225-6789/6187 66 CPTS - Tech. Sgt. Renieka Pepper at 781-225-1499 66 FSS - Airman 1st Class Julianne Valentin at 781-225-1365 AFLCMC/HB - Master Sgt. Christy Podunajec at 781-225-1088 AFLCMC/HBBF - Stephani Fisher 781-225-0542 AFLCMC/HN - Senior Airman Matthew Ramos at 781-225-4263 AFLCMC/HNO - Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Schroeder at 781-225-4251 AFLCMC/HNJ - Senior Airman Kenneth Leary at 781-225-1007 AFLCMC-all others - Master Sgt. Pattie Hassan at 781-225-5515 Mass. NG JFHQ - Chief Master Sgt. David Huerd at 781-225-9085 Navy, Marines, Coast Guard - Chief Master Sgt. David Huerd at 781-225-9085