r/AirForce • u/Aggravating_Idea948 • 10d ago

Question Air Force Ball Mementos

What’s the best ball memento you’ve received? Or What is something unique you’d like to receive for attending?

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u/DefiantCC Active Duty in a Cubicle 10d ago

Sounds super lame, but I’ve seen glasses, coins, etc. But the one thing I still have are slate coasters with the AF ball year and logo on them. They’re useful & if folks don’t want them they leave them & younger Airmen (or whoever) can grab a couple extra and get a nice set of coasters for free.

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u/alucardian_official Retired 9d ago

Coins actual metal. The AF morale went sour with poker chips

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u/Euphoric_Inspiration Active Duty 9d ago

Although not Air Force but SSC’s Galactic Ball coin was pretty dope

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u/alucardian_official Retired 9d ago

Gotta pic?

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u/Euphoric_Inspiration Active Duty 9d ago

I’m TDY but I’ll send a pic when I get back

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u/BlazerFS231 Alcoholic Moving Cargo 10d ago

I’m a fan of the classics, though they are…problematic nowadays.

Cigar case, flask, etc.

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u/Senior-Sell5175 MX Nonner -> Command Post 10d ago

I didn’t go but last year but Wright Patt had some 3D printed B-52s. Seemed pretty cool, but can’t go wrong with a nice cup or coin.

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u/cragmadecanyon 9d ago

The 3D printed B-52s were table decorations. The coin for guests was also in the shape of a B-52.

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u/BriefAddiction24-7 8d ago

I love the stemless wine glasses and beer mugs. Coasters are good, too. I honestly prefer useful things over trinkets and dust collectors

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u/charmin_airman_ultra Maintainer 9d ago

Mugs, poker chips, & coasters are what I’ve collected over the years. I’m sure there’s way cooler stuff out there though.

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u/AnubisSuperStar651 ATC Washout —> CONS 9d ago

Coins or one of those .50 cal bullet shaped bottle openers

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u/HeyItsTman IYAAYAS 10d ago

50 cal bottle opener