Approximately 300 service members and civilian teammates attached to Military Sealift Command gathered at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia to enjoy an afternoon of Norfolk Tides baseball, July 27.

The event was organized by MSC's Moral, Welfare and Recreation committee to offer the command's teammates an opportunity for camaraderie and relaxation during the busy work week.

Highlights of the afternoon included Capt. John Carter, Chief of Staff, Military Sealift Command throwing out the 'first pitch' prior to the baseball game.

"Baseball is America's game, and the honor of throwing the first pitch was very special," said Carter. The opportunity to represent the amazing Americans at MSC, who work hard to deliver, assured logistics, is a memory that I will cherish."

Carter added, "As the unification of the MSC Headquarters onboard Naval Station Norfolk draws to a close this year, it is really important we build a culture which values our families and organizational camaraderie as both are critical in developing resilient teammates.

MSC began to consolidate its headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia in 2015

"The MSC Day at the ballpark was the largest event our MWR committee has sponsored since the consolidation move of the command from the Navy Shipyard in Washington D.C. to Norfolk," said Marrissa Miller, a member MSC's MWR committee.

Prior to the baseball game, the MSC teammates in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy a picnic at the baseball park which included barbecue, hotdogs and sausage and pepper sandwiches.

"This was the perfect opportunity to enjoy some good ole-fashioned summer fun," concluded Carter. "We all had a great time at the ball park."

The Norfolk Tides defeated the Scranton Railriders two runs to one in the nine inning baseball game.

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