Carolina Mudcats hold military appreciation game
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, delivers the opening pitch at the Carolina Mudcats stadium in Zebulon, N.C., May 25, 2013. The opening pitch is a longstanding tradition in baseball, marking the end of the pregame festivities and the start of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)