Tickets on sale for 2013 Air Force Ball Published Aug. 20, 2013 By Master Sgt. Paul Flipse 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Air Force Ball, celebrating the 66th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force., which is scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne, Fla. Tickets for the ball, which is sponsored by the 45th Space Wing, may be purchased at the 920th Public Affairs Office, 1225 Jupiter St., Bldg. 425, Suite 1-201, Patrick AFB. The social hour starts at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Pricing Groups Group 1 (E-1 - E-4; GS-1 - GS-6) $20.00 Group 2 (E-5 - E-8; O-1 - O-3; GS-7 - GS-11) $35.00 Group 3 (E-9; O-4 +; GS-12 +; Contractors) $50.00 Payment Method Cash or check (made out to the Air Force Association) Formal Dress AD Military - Mess Dress or Semi-Formal Civilian - Black Tie Optional Theme "Every Airman Has a Story" Guest Speaker Maj. Gen. Everett H. Thomas Menu Selections Combo Plate ( London Broil and Chicken Francaise, potatoes and vegetables) Vegetarian (Portobello Mushroom stuffed with spinach, zucchini and grilled tomato)