9/19/2012 - Airmen celebrate as the count-down clock ticked down to zero during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Transit Center personnel were entertained throughout the night by local Airmen playing rock and country music, a special appearance by Uncle Sam and trivia questions on general AF history. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Staff Sgt. Kevin Ferguson renders a salute as part of a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action remembrance ceremony during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The POW/MIA table is a central part in all official ceremonies to honor members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines that are listed as prisoners of war or missing in action. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Ferguson is a 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention specialist from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and is a native of Huber Heights, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Right, Col. Corey Martin, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, with assistance from Airman 1st Class Kevin Hester, slices the Air Force cake during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Martin, who served as the senior Air Force representative for the Transit Center and Hester, represented the junior enlisted, were given the honor to cut the cake as part of the official birthday ceremony. Hester is 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight controls specialist deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. and is a native of Redmond, Ore. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Guests line up for the buffet during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Transit Center personnel were entertained throughout the night by local Airmen playing rock and country music, a special appearance by Uncle Sam and trivia questions on general AF history. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Senior Airman Matthew McGahey and members of the TCM Band play for guests at the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. McGahey is a 376th Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager who is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. and is a native of Fort Wayne, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Col. Corey Martin, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, provides closing remarks during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Martin noted the evening was a success due in large part to the Airmen who volunteered their efforts to make it one of the best birthday celebrations in the Transit Center?s history. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - From left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Alicia Buchanan, Lance Cpl. Brandon Kast, Staff Sgt. Kevin Ferguson and Sgt. 1st Class Faye Sanchez present the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action table to guests during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday celebration Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The POW/MIA table is a central part of all ceremonies to honor members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines who are listed as prisoners of war or missing in action. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Members of the TCM Band, Capt. Laura Barnes and Senior Airman Matthew McGahey, play for guests during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Transit Center personnel were entertained throughout the night by local Airmen playing rock and country music, a special appearance by Uncle Sam and trivia questions on general AF history. Barnes is the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing sexual assault response coordinator and McGahey is a 376th Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Staff Sgt. Kevin Ferguson holds a glass inverted over the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action table during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday celebration Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The inverted glass symbolizes the POW/MIA's inability to share in the evening's toast. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Ferguson is a 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention specialist from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and is a native of Huber Heights, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Staff Sgt. Michael Berish plays the drums as part of the TCM Band performance during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Transit Center personnel were entertained by Berish and band members who helped make the birthday bash a success. Berish is a 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron utility team quality assurance specialist and is deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. and is a native of Milwaukee, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Lance Cpl. Brandon Kast and Staff Sgt. Kevin Ferguson stand at attention during the presentation of the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action table to guests at the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday celebration Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The POW/MIA table is a central part in all official ceremonies and is designed to honor members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines listed as prisoners of war or missing in action. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and valor of airpower through the last 65 years. Kast is a Marine Corps liaison specialist with the Joint Mobility Control Center who is deployed from Camp Pendleton, Ca. and a native of Reno, Nev. Ferguson is a 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention specialist from Kadena Air Base, Japan and is a native of Huber Heights, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)

9/19/2012 - Uncle Sam, played by Staff Sgt. Andrew Kehl, asks guest trivia questions during the U.S. Air Forces' 65th Birthday Sept. 18, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The birthday celebration honored the legacy and history of airpower through the last 65 years. Transit Center personnel were entertained throughout the night by Kehl and his impersonation of military icon Uncle Sam. He handed out prizes for correct answers to questions on general AF history. Kehl a 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan and is a native of Palm Springs, Ca. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Vaught)