316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Washington Nationals partner for facilities exchange

Three U.S. Air Force Airmen overlook Nationals Park.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron overlook Nationals Park during a facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. This was the second facility exchange hosted by the Washington Nationals in which members got a behind-the-scenes look of Nationals Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

A U.S. Air Force Airman looks out onto the field in the press box of Nationals Park.

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A U.S. Air Force Airman observes the field from the press box during a Nationals Park facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. The exchange granted military members an understanding of operating a Major League Baseball facility and drawing connections to managing a military base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Airmen listen to a briefing during a facility exchange tour at Nationals Park.

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U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron receive a briefing from a Washington Nationals facility management member during a Nationals Park facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. The facility exchange focused on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by removing identification badges)

Members of the 316th CES inspect a generator during a facility exchange at Nationals Park.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect a generator during a Nationals Park facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. The exchange was part of a tour to provide insight on the differences and similarities of civil engineering between the military and civilian industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by removing identification badges)

Members from the 316th CES walk out onto the field at Nationals Park.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron walk onto the Nationals Park field during a facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. The exchange presented military and civilian personnel an opportunity to connect and network in the civil engineering industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant pretends to make a phone call on the bullpen phone.

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Spencer Nelson, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron requirements and optimization officer in charge, operates the bullpen phone during a Nationals Park facility exchange in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2024. During the exchange, military members explored the press box, dugout, bullpen, and the visiting team clubhouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

By Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach / Published Oct. 23, 2024

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U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Washington Nationals Park facility exchange in Washington, D.C. Oct. 21, 2024. The exchange granted military members an understanding of operating a Major League Baseball facility and drawing connections to managing a military base.