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Swampdogs host Pope for Military Appreciation Weekend

Air Force 2nd Lt. Jake Allen and Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Blake Gerlikowski and Master Chief Petty Officer Elton Shaw, players for the U.S. Military All-Star Baseball Team, salute Staff Sgt. Marivic-Len Williamson and Pope’s Honor Guard during the National Anthem prior to the team’s game against the Fayetteville Swampdogs June 15. Sergeant Williamson and the Honor Guard were a portion of Pope’s contribution to the Swampdogs’ military appreciation weekend. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Chris Hoyler)

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USAFA cadets play for local baseball team

Cadet 3rd Class Mike Ruvolo, U.S. Air Force Academy, delivers a pitch for the Swampdogs during the first inning of June 15's game. Cadet Ruvolo pitches for the USAFA team and played for the Swampdogs for three weeks as part of the Academy’s Operation Air Force program, which allows cadets to shadow active-duty members for three weeks of their summer. Cadet Brad Pingel also played for the team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Chris Hoyler)

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Swampdogs host Pope for Military Appreciation Weekend

Col. John McDonald, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, throws out the first pitch prior to June 15's Fayetteville Swampdogs game against the U.S. Military All Stars. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Chris Hoyler)

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Pope, USAFA cadets team up for Military Appreciation Day

Published June 17, 2008