U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, gives his opening remarks at the Air Force Ball Oct. 17, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Air Force Ball is an annual Air Force-wide tradition to celebrate the history and the heritage of the Air Force. This year there were 780 guests in attendance, which included Airmen, spouses, Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released)