Air Force Birthday Bash 2026

Guest Speaker:

Brigadier General JOSEPH L. SHEFFIELD

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Sheffield is the Deputy Director of Plans and Policy (J5), United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He leads a team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel responsible for the development of the nation’s day-to-day global deterrence and assurance campaign, strategic war plans, and Strategic Command’s contribution to national strategic policy. Additionally, Brig. Gen. Sheffield interfaces with the Department of Energy and the National Labs to ensure a safe and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile.
He received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy. He served in a variety of operational flying assignments in the B-1 and flew combat missions in operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve. His command assignments include 37th Bomb Squadron Commander, 36th Operations Group Commander and 28th Bomb Wing Commander. He completed a number of joint and Air Force staff tours and was the Chief of House Legislative Affairs for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Prior to his current position, he served as the Holm Center Commander for Officer Accessions and Citizenship Development.

Event Attire Standards

• Military: WWII Uniform/1940’s Attire/Civilian Semi-Formal/OCP's
• Civilian: WWII Uniform/1940’s Attire/Civilian Semi-Formal 

Approximate Sequence of Events, Entertainment, & Food:

• Social Hour: 1800/6:00 pm
• Ceremony Start: 1900/7:00 pm
• The Heartland Band will be playing during cocktail hour!!!

• Dinner provided by Angel's Catering

• Location: Dock 33 (Address on Google Maps : Dock 33 Bergstrom Dr, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706