9/19/2011 - Lt. Gen. Burton Field, Commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force and his wife, Lisa Field, enter the Taiyo Community Center ballroom for the Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2011. As guest speaker, General Field briefly spoke about the history of the 64- year old Air Force and its lasting impact on the world today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/19/2011 - Father Francis Mathy, a retired professor and Roman Catholic priest, gives the invocation at the 64th Anniversary Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2011. Father Mathy has a unique history with Yokota, having served as an Army officer here in 1946. After leaving the service, he became ordained and has since spent more than five decades working in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/19/2011 - Airmen mingle while enjoying beverages, food and music during the Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2011 This year's ball marked the 64th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and commemorated its heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

9/19/2011 - Col. Otto Feather, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents a check to Lt. Gen. Burton Field, commander of U.S Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force, during the Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Sept. 17, 2011. The $200 check is a donation to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund on behalf of the General for being the guest speaker at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)