Senior Airman Atoa Ripley, 28th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection craftsman, sings the national anthem during the Ellsworth Air Force Ball, Sept. 16, 2023, in Box Elder, South Dakota. The Air Force Ball is a social function for military members and their spouses and family, to celebrate the U.S. Air Force birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)