History on display at AF Ball Saturday Published Sept. 23, 2009 By Tyler Hemstreet Staff writer MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- This year's Air Force Ball has all the makings of what any marquee social event should require: fabulous décor, great food, a prestigious guest list and a proud heritage. All will be on display starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Hangars 3 and 4. Headlined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, the guest list also includes Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, current 18th Air Force commander and former 62nd Airlift Wing commander; as well as current and former 62nd AW leadership, said Maj. Daniel Dobbels, chairman of the Air Force Ball committee. "It's a great opportunity for folks to hear from General Schwartz directly, as well as meet and speak to many former wing commanders and command chiefs," Major Dobbels said. The theme of the ball will touch on many great moments in McChord's long history and have historic displays, photos and McChord-based aviation memorabilia displayed throughout the hangar. Different entrees will be available throughout, giving people the chance to see many artifacts. "It's a little different format instead of sitting down and having a plate served to you," Major Dobbels said. "This way people can walk around and socialize and not be tied to their tables. I think it will be well received." Enlisted Airmen should wear the semi-formal or mess dress uniform, officers should wear mess dress and civilians should wear a civilian equivalent.