Tickets on sale for the South Florida Air Force Ball Published Sept. 4, 2009 By 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Miami -- Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 South Florida Air Force Ball, celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of the United States Air Force, is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Doubletree Airport Hotel in Miami. Tickets may be purchased through the ball Web site. The formal Military Dining-Out will feature guest speaker Lt. Gen. Philip Breedlove, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Plans and Requirements at Headquarters Air Force. Also, the 482nd Fighter Wing's Honor Guard will be presenting the colors. The ball is not sponsored by the 482nd Fighter Wing; however, the Homestead Air Reserve Base Honor Guard will be presenting the colors, and Air Force members from all over South Florida will be in attendance. The festivities are scheduled to start with a social hour at 6 p.m., and dining out activities, dinner and the guest speaker will follow at 7 p.m. The menu will include a combination plate of beef and chicken with vegetables. Vegetarian plates will be available as a special option. The Doubletree Airport Hotel is located at 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33126. Pricing Active service and retired officers (O-4 and above): $55 Active duty, Reserve, retired officers (O-1 to O-3): $40 Active duty, Reserve, retired enlisted (E-7 to E-9): $40 Active duty, Reserve, retired enlisted (E-1 to E-6): $25 Air Force ROTC and Air Force JROTC: $25 Civilian spouses and guests pay same rate as military member Formal dress Officers: Mess Dress Uniform Enlisted and Cadets: Mess Dress Uniform, or Semi-Formal uniform Retired Officers: Mess Dress Uniform, or Tuxedo, or Dark Business suit with dark tie Retired Enlisted: Same as retired officers (above) with optional Semi-Formal variation Civilians: Tuxedo, or Dark Business suit with dark tie Women: non-military guests should wear formal evening attire For more information on the ball, please visit www.sflafball.com (The Air Force Ball is not endorsed or sponsored by the 482nd Fighter Wing or the Department of Defense.)