Joel Jorgensen, 8th Air Force numbered Air Force evaluator. 'Last year was the first year we held it off base- to try something new,' said Capt. Elder, Jr., 8th Air Force Commander, and his wife, Bess, came up with the theme and after proposing it, received a positive unanimous vote from the entire military ball committee. The 8th Air Force, 2d Bomb Wing and 917th Wing hosted the military appreciation festivity themed 'Military in the Movies-Strategic Air Command to Star Wars.'
Barksdale Airmen and members of the local community walked down the red carpet April 25 for the Holiday in Dixie Military Ball 2009 at the Horseshoe Casino's Riverdome.
