Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

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Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

U.S. Air Force Col. Mindy A. P. Davitch, 316th Mission Support Group commander, and NBA players gather together during a Washington Wizards game at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2024. Davitch was co-captain of the night in honor of the Wizards’ military appreciation game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Martha Moore)

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Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during halftime at a Washington Wizards game in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2024. The drill team serves as official Ambassadors in Blue, performing precision drills while promoting the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Martha Moore)

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Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A. Crowley, 11th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 11th Wing command chief, stand with an NBA referee to deliver the game ball at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2024. The game was part of the Washington Wizards’ Military Appreciation Night to celebrate and recognize military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Martha Moore)

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Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team showcase a walk through the gauntlet of spinning rifles during halftime at a Washington Wizards game in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2024. The Wizards invited service members from across the National Capitol Region to participate during a pregame and halftime ceremony as a part of their Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Martha Moore)

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U.S. Air Force leaders, including Col. Mindy A. P. Davitch and Col. Ryan A. Crowley, joined NBA players at the Washington Wizards' Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 17, 2024, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., where they participated in pregame and halftime ceremonies. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team showcased their precision drill performance during halftime, celebrating service members and promoting the Air Force mission.

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