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)