/ Published March 14, 2007
Baseball fans cheered and expressed their appreciation as the 920th Rescue Wing opened a March 8 Washington Nationals Spring Training Game by landing on the field and dropping off the wing commander, Col. Steve Kirkpatrick escorted by two pararescuemen, to throw out the first pitch. After the pitch, Col. Kirkpatrick and the two PJs were greeted by the pitcher then walked off the field to a flurry a "military fans" who cheered them on.
The Honor Guard from Patrick Air Force Base presented the colors during opening ceremonies at a March 8 Washington Nationals Spring Training Game at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. The honor guard is comprised of Active Duty and Reserve Airman from the 45th Space Wing and the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick AFB, respectively. Maj. Chad Gibson, 403rd Wing Public Affairs Officer saluted the honor guard after they presented the colors during his rendition of the national anthem.
The Washington Nationals Baseball Team bowed their heads and held their ball caps over their hearts while the 920th Rescue Wing conducted opening ceremonies at a March 8 Spring Training Game in Viera, Fla. The Patrick Air Foce Base Honor Guard, comprised of Air Force Reservists and members of the Active duty Air Force presented the colors while Maj. Chad Gibson, 403rd Wing Public Affairs Officer, gallantly sang the National Anthem.
The Washington Nationals Baseball Team took off their ball caps and held them over their hearts while Maj. Chad Gibson, 403rd Wing Public Affairs Officer, gallantly sang the National Anthem during opening ceremonies at a March 8 Spring Training game at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla.
Baseball fans cheered when a 920th Rescue Wing helicopter swept over Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla., then landed near first base. The Nationals invited the Rescue Wing to participate in opening day ceremonies during a March 8 Spring Training Game dedicated to the military. Wearing a flight suit and escorted by two of the Wing's pararescuemen, Wing Commander, Col. Steve Kirkpatrick threw out the first pitch. The Nationals beat the Astros.