JBA members unfurl U.S. flag on Washington Nationals Opening Day

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The U.S. flag is unfurled at Nationals Park during Opening Day.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen wave the U.S. flag on the field at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. Service members waved the flag during the national anthem at the Washington Nationals Opening Day game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

U.S. Airmen carry the U.S. flag onto Nationals Field during Opening Day.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, carry the U.S. flag onto the field at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. Airmen rehearsed the unfurling of the flag to perform at the Washington Nationals Opening Day 2025 game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

U.S. service members carry the U.S. flag onto the Nationals field during Opening Day.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen carry the U.S. flag onto the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. Service members presented the flag to kick- off the Washington Nationals Opening Day game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

U.S. service members carry the U.S. flag onto the field at Nationals Park during Opening Day.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen carry the U.S. flag onto the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. Service members presented the flag during the national anthem at the Washington Nationals Opening Day game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

The Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies during Opening Day 2025.

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The Washington Nationals play their opening game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. A crowd of 41,231 attended the game, marking the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen wave the U.S. flag on the field at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. Service members waved the flag during the national anthem at the Washington Nationals Opening Day game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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