The Washington Nationals hosted Air Force Appreciation Day and 316th Wing leadership played a key part in pregame traditions.
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, 316th Wing command chief, throws the first pitch at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. As part of Nationals Park’s U.S. Air Force appreciation day, 316th Wing leadership played a key role in the traditions of beginning a baseball game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, salutes during the singing of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Throughout the night, the Washington Nationals highlighted service members as part of their annual U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Maureen A. Trujillo, 316th Wing and installation deputy commander, delivers a game ball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Each year, Nationals Park hosts a U.S. Air Force appreciation day to honor Airmen who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, yells “Play Ball!” at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Throughout the night, Nationals Park highlighted service members as part of their annual U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, 316th Wing command chief, holds the first pitch game ball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. 316th Wing leadership played a key role in the traditions of beginning a baseball game as part of Nationals Park’s U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, 316th Wing command chief, throws the first pitch at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. As part of Nationals Park’s U.S. Air Force appreciation day, 316th Wing leadership played a key role in the traditions of beginning a baseball game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, salutes during the singing of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Throughout the night, the Washington Nationals highlighted service members as part of their annual U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Maureen A. Trujillo, 316th Wing and installation deputy commander, delivers a game ball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Each year, Nationals Park hosts a U.S. Air Force appreciation day to honor Airmen who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, yells “Play Ball!” at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. Throughout the night, Nationals Park highlighted service members as part of their annual U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, 316th Wing command chief, holds the first pitch game ball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026. 316th Wing leadership played a key role in the traditions of beginning a baseball game as part of Nationals Park’s U.S. Air Force appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)
- Senior Airman Gabriel Jones

