9/17/2012 - Col. John J. Hernandez, commander of the Kansas Air National Guard 184th Intelligence Wing, Col. Ricky N. Rupp, commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and Col. Donald C. Robison, deputy commander for maintenance for the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, cut into the Air Force birthday cake during the 65th Air Force Gala at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 14, 2012. Approximately 400 Airmen attended the event to celebrate the heritage and history of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)