'Brave' baseballs make way around deployed bases

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SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) --  The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing received a special package from Georgia last week that aims to spotlight Air Force later this year.

A briefcase containing Atlanta Braves baseballs is making its way around the CENTCOM area of responsibility as part of Air Force 60th Anniversary "Heritage to Horizons" events throughout the year leading up to Atlanta Air Force Week, hosted by the Air Force Reserve Command, Oct. 8 to 14. 

Atlanta is one of six cities throughout the country chosen to host an Air Force Week. Air Force Reserve Command and the 94th Airlift Wing will host and support several events throughout the year in the metro-Atlanta area leading up to Air Force Week. The theme for the year is "Heritage to Horizons," celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Air Force.

Several Airmen videotaped messages with the balls passing them from one location to another to illustrate the journey, which will eventually end at Turner Field, home of the Braves.

During the filming, the Airmen were shown catching the ball coming from off camera. Next, they introduced themselves and described how they contribute to the war on terrorism. Finally, after a greeting for the Air Force and Braves, the Airmen throw the ball to the "next person" in the video. The videos the Airmen have been recording could end up in the production that will be shown to the crowd at the game. 

Leading up to Atlanta's Air Force week events, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley will throw out one of the traversed balls for the first pitch of the game Sept. 18 in Atlanta on the Air Force's 60th birthday.

The Air Force Week program is meant to increase the awareness and support for American Airmen by informing public and involving them in activities that showcase diverse capabilities and missions, accomplishments and the sacrifice of Airmen. 

Air Force was held in Phoenix from March 19 to 25. Upcoming Air Force Weeks are as follows: Sacramento, Calif., from June 4 to 10; St. Louis from July 2 to 8; New England from Aug.18 to 26; Honolulu from Sept. 10 to 16; and Atlanta from Oct. 8 to 14.

(Courtesy of 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs)

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