NBA to recognize D.C. National Guard Airmen

Recent Deployers To Be Recognized During Game

WASHINGTON, DC (02/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Airmen of the D.C. National Guard's 113th Wing will be saluted and celebrated during a Washington Wizards game at the Verizon Center Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.

Monumental Sports has teamed up with the 113th Wing to recognize D.C.'s Airmen, honoring "Capital Guardians" who recently deployed and safely returned to our Nation's Capital. The night's festivities will focus on Airmen who have promoted the mission and preserved the heritage of the D.C. Air National Guard.

Before the game, the D.C. Air National Guard's Honor Guard will present the colors prior to the playing of the national anthem. Washington Wizards fans will also witness Airmen participating in a re-enlistment ceremony.

For more information, contact Lt. Col. Kevin McAndrews at 202.821.7181 or kevin.m.mcandrews.mil@mail.mil.

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