Photo By Staff Sgt. Michael Dator | Sgt. Travis King is recognized in front of a crowd of more than 8,000 baseball fans...... read more read more
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FORT HOOD, Texas - More than 350 Soldiers from the 3rd Cavalry Regiment enjoyed a night of free baseball courtesy of the Round Rock Express during its Military Appreciation Night held July 17 at the Dell Diamond baseball field in Round Rock, Texas.
The annual event honors and supports present and former service members and their families with a night of free baseball and military-themed recognitions.
“As civilians, it’s our duty to make sure we stop and honor those that take time away from their personal lives and families for the greater good of the nation,” said Ashley Kamrath, event coordinator for Military Appreciation Night. “Baseball is America’s favorite pastime, and this is just our small way of saying ‘thank you’ to the brave Soldiers in uniform who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.”
Country music artist Jenna McDaniel started off the game between the Round Rock E-Train and the Iowa Cubs by singing the national anthem while children of some of 3rd Cav. Regt.’s deployed Troops took to the field to stand by the players during the performance.
“Brave Rifles” Troopers are currently deployed worldwide to locations in Egypt, Cuba and Afghanistan.
At the end of the sixth inning, Sgt. Travis King, a public affairs noncommissioned officer assigned to Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Cav. Regt., was recognized with his wife Sarika and daughter Naomi, 11, to a crowd of more than 8,000 baseball fans.
King will be deploying to Afghanistan in the upcoming weeks and said the baseball game is a nice way to relax before departing.
The Iowa Cubs ended up defeating the Round Rock Express with a shutout score of 7-0. But for Naomi King, it really wasn’t about who won or who lost - it was about spending time with her dad before he left.
“This is my first time going to a baseball game. I’m happy it was with my dad,” she said. “He promised to take me to another game here as soon as he gets back. I’ll be sad when he’s gone, but I’ll wait for him. He always keeps his promises.”
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 07.22.2014 15:42 |
| Story ID: | 136916 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TX, US |
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