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Independence Day game at Nationals Park

U.S. service members unfurl an American flag before the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox baseball Independance Day game in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. Service members were invited to present the flag before the game to celebrate Independence Day and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Noah Bliss, 89th Airlift Wing command chief, throws the first pitch before a Washington Nationals baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. The Washington Nationals hosted service members from across the National Capital Region to celebrate Independence Day and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Noah Bliss, 89th Airlift Wing command chief, waves to the crowd before a Washington Nationals baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. Bliss threw the first pitch to start the Independence Day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Noah Bliss, 89th Airlift Wing command chief, receives a game ball after throwing the first pitch in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. Bliss threw the first pitch to start the Independence Day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, waves to the crowd before a Washington Nationals baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. Helms announced the starting line-up of the Independance Day game, which also honored service members from across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, talks with the team coaches and umpires before the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox baseball game in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. Helms announced the starting line-up of the Independance Day game, which also honored service members from across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Alexis Redin)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Noah Bliss, 89th Airlift Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, wave to the crowd before a baseball game in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025. The Washington Nationals hosted service members from across the National Capital Region to celebrate Independence Day and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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