Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, throws the first pitch at the Las Vegas 51s’ game against the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nev., July 27. Before the game, Silveria mingled with 51s’ players and other members of the organization. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaley P.Towle)
Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, shares a story with Las Vegas 51s right fielder Cesar Puello before the 51s’ game against the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nev., July 27, 2014. Silveria was given the honor of throwing out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. The Las Vegas 51s are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, holds a baseball signed by Wally Backman, the Las Vegas 51s manager, before the team’s game against the Salt Lake Bees at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nev., July 27, 2014. Silveria, who has has been a fan of the 51s’ manager since Backman played second base for the New York Mets, used the ball to throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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