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The 74th Air Force birthday cake is displayed at the Air Force birthday celebration, Royal Air Force, Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 17th, 2021. The National Security Act of 1947 partitioned the U.S. Air Force from the U.S. Army signaling corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu).

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Members of the Team Mildenhall Honor Guard stand ready to present the colors during a POW/MIA closing ceremony, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 20, 2021. The ceremony commemorated the 74th birthday of the Air Force.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus and U.S. Airman Rhiana Stygles cut the 74th Air Force Royal Air Force, Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 17th, 2021. Air Force tradition calls for the most senior commissioned leader and junior enlisted airman to cut the cake together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu).

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RAF Mildenhall celebrates U.S. Air Force's 74th Birthday

Published Sept. 22, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Viviam Chiu

Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England --

Air Force tradition calls for the most senior leader and junior airman to cut the cake together on its birthday. Members of the Team Mildenhall enjoyed a celebration, which included a presentation of colors by the Honor Guard.

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