Malmstrom celebrates Air Force’s 77th birthday
Col. Jason Thompkins, 341st Medical Group commander, and Airman 1st Class Josue Hernandez, 341st Operations Squadron commander support staff technician, cut a cake during Malmstrom Air Force Base’s annual Air Force Ball Sept. 21, 2024, in Great Falls, Mont. Traditionally, the longest and shortest serving members stationed on the base cut the cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)