Busy Bees
August 27th, 2009 | Recruiting | Posted by Michelle Tan
The Salt Lake Bees Triple-A baseball team received the Air Force Recruiting Service’s most prestigious award last week in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 17,000 fans.
The American Spirit Award recognizes those who show “unwavering support” for the mission of the Air Force and Air Force recruiting, Col. Mark Ward, commander of the 372nd Recruiting Group, said when he presented the award to the team after it beat the Las Vegas 51s 8-3. Past recipients include Bob Hope, the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Bees are credited with supporting the 368th Recruiting Squadron at Hill Air Force Base in Utah by hosting military appreciation and Air Force nights, and giving recruiters unlimited access to home games and providing advertising opportunities.