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AFDW Airmen celebrate AF birthday at Nationals baseball game

By Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller, Air Force District of Washington / Published September 21, 2018

A group of recruits take the oath of enlistment.
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Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, right, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Delayed Entry Program recruits during "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

A general meets with Air Force recruits.
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Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, speaks with Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. Jacobson administered the Oath of Enlistment during the Nationals' "U.S. Air Force Day" game against the New York Mets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

A mascot shakes hands with Airmen.
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Screech, the Washington Nationals' mascot, meets with Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits during "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

A line of Airmen salute.
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The Washington Nationals dedicated their game against the New York Mets to honor the Air Force's 71st birthday on "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Jessica Cicchetto)

Two Airmen salute.
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The Washington Nationals dedicated their game against the New York Mets to honor the Air Force's 71st birthday on "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Jessica Cicchetto)

An Airman gives a card to a baseball official.
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Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, delivers the game line-up card during the Nationals' "U.S. Air Force Day" game against the New York Mets. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Jessica Cicchetto)

The general holds a ball.
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein prepares to deliver the game ball during "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Jessica Cicchetto)

The General talks with baseball officials.
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, right, delivers the game ball during "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

A mascot fist bumps an Airman.
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The Washington Nationals dedicated their game against the New York Mets to honor the Air Force's 71st birthday on "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Jessica Cicchetto)

A group of Airmen and their families wave red hats to a crowd at the baseball game.
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Air Force senior leaders, wounded warriors and family wave to the crowd during "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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The Washington Nationals dedicated their game against the New York Mets to honor the Air Force's 71st birthday on "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018.