WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley threw the first pitch and the U.S. Army Chorus sang the National Anthem as more than 150 Soldiers saluted .
Army Day at the Washington Nationals game, June 28, also included youth from military Families lining up in front of the Nats dugout as the players ran by slapping them high five.
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps was there to perform during pre-game ceremonies and Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment presented the colors.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey challenged Screech, the Washington Nationals mascot, to a pushup contest before the game. Screech was in good form wearing an Army combat uniform jacket.
Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning walked the game ball out to Nats starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. There was also a third-inning salute to the military on the park's Jumbotron. And after weathering two rain delays, the Nationals beat the New York Mets, 5-0.
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