Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James throws the first pitch during the Nationals' "Air Force Salute" at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2014. Inaddition to James' first pitch, the Nationals celebrated the Air Force birthday with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III delivering the first ball, and approximately 50 Airmen lined the field to open the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)