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Military Appreciation Night

Senior Airman Sydney Silvester, 92nd Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, sings the national anthem during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. During Military Appreciation Night, the Spokane Indians recognize and honor military members and their families’ for their dedication, commitment and sacrifices made throughout their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Military Appreciation Night

The Spokane Indians accompany Fairchild Airmen in the unfolding of the American flag during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, at Spokane Valley, Washington. On Military Appreciation Night, the Spokane Indians recognize and honor military members and their families’ dedication, commitment and sacrifices they have made for our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)

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Military Appreciation Night

A Team Fairchild KC-135 Stratotanker flies over Avista Stadium during Military Appreciation Night Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. The KC-135 is the Air Force’s primary aircraft when it comes to aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Military Appreciation Night

Staff Sgt. Andrew Roberts, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, demonstrates a F6A bomb disposal robot’s capabilities during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, at Spokane Valley, Washington. Roberts demonstrated how robots are used as remotes for the bomb disposal experts to closely examine devices without putting themselves or others in danger. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)

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Military Appreciation Night

Fairchild Air Force Base Airmen display the American flag during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. Members from Fairchild are invited to a game to unfurl the flag and present the colors every year during the Spokane Indians’ season as part of Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Staff Sgt. Keith Shearer, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, showcases a fire truck to guests during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, at Spokane Valley, Washington. Shearer demonstrates safety features needed in the fire truck to effectively rescue people from fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)

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Col. Scot Heathman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, speaks with members of the Spokane Indians baseball team and collects signatures during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. Heathman is responsible for activities and assigned functions of Fairchild Air Force Base and support for 19 associate units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Col. Scot Heathman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, warms up for the opening pitch with a member of the Spokane Indians baseball team during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. Fairchild Air Force Base provides precise air refueling and operational support for a full range of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Senior Airman Maxwell Dunevant, 92nd Air Refueling Wing administration journeyman, runs onto the field with a team member of the Spokane Indians baseball team during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. As part of the opening ceremony each player ran on to the field with a military buddy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Military Appreciation Night

Senior Airman Sydney Silvester, 92nd Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, sings the national anthem during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. During Military Appreciation Night, the Spokane Indians recognize and honor military members and their families’ for their dedication, commitment and sacrifices made throughout their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

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Military Appreciation Night

The Spokane Indians accompany Fairchild Airmen in the unfolding of the American flag during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, at Spokane Valley, Washington. On Military Appreciation Night, the Spokane Indians recognize and honor military members and their families’ dedication, commitment and sacrifices they have made for our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)

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Spokane Indians celebrate Military Appreciation Night

Published Aug. 28, 2017
By Senior Airman Sean Campbell
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Fairchild Air Force Base Airmen displayed the American flag during Military Appreciation Night at Avista Stadium Aug. 25, 2017, Spokane Valley, Washington. Members from Fairchild are invited to a game to unfurl the flag and present the colors every year during the Spokane Indians’ season as part of Military Appreciation Night.