Col. Steven Breeze, vice commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, speaks during the 69th Air Force birthday celebration at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 16, 2016. President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act Sept. 18, 1947, signaling the creation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac O. Guest IV)