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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, U.S. Forces Korea J3 Director of Staff, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Woods, 51st Communications Squadron command support staff, cut the first slice of cake for the ceremonial cake-cutting during the 2025 Air Force Ball in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2025. The tradition paired the most senior and junior Airmen to cut the cake together, symbolizing the transfer of experience and leadership from one generation to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)