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AFSOC celebrates Air Force’s 72nd birthday

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  • By Staff Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen
  • Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Vince Becklund, center, Air Force Special Operations Command deputy commander; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Shannon, AFSOC deputy command chaplain; and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Smith, AFSOC Operations Center, cut an Air Force birthday cake at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 18, 2019. In keeping with tradition, Shannon and Smith cut the cake as the oldest and youngest in the headquarters. The Air Force turned 72 today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)