Nationals to host Military Appreciation Day March 5

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  • By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs
Nats offering 'Buy One; Get One Free' ticket offer 

The Washington Nationals, along with their sponsor, Science Applications International Corporation, are hosting a "Military Appreciation Day" during
the March 5 game against the Houston Astros at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Game time is 1:05 p.m.

Come join us for the posting of the colors by the 45th Space Wing Honor Squad, the National Anthem being sung by an Air Force servicemember and the
ceremonious throwing-out of the first pitch by Gen. John Jumper (Ret.), former Air Force Chief of Staff and current CEO and Chairman of the Board for SAIC, and Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, 45th Space Wing.

Those activities will begin at approximately 12:40 p.m. Make sure you get there early to see all the pre-game festivities.

Anyone with a military ID card, to include active duty, family members, retirees or government civil service employers or contractors will be able to take advantage of the "Buy one; get one free" special the Nationals are offering for this game.

For more information, please call 321-633-9200.