'Light of the Desert' Operation Key Figure and Child of a Meritorious Independence Activist to Throw First Pitch at Lotte Game! Military Series to Be Held on August 14–15

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The KBO League's Lotte Giants are holding a meaningful event in collaboration with the Republic of Korea Air Force.

Lotte announced on the 11th that it will hold 'Military Series 3' at Sajik Baseball Stadium from August 14 to 15.

During the series, players will wear military-style uniforms designed with inspiration from the Air Force's dress uniform. On the 14th, the Air Force Education Command Band will be invited to lead a national anthem singing ceremony. The first pitch will be thrown by Major Oh Ho-yeon of the 5th Air Mobility Wing, who successfully carried out the 'Light of the Desert' operation, while Major Kim Seung-wook will serve as the ceremonial batter.

'Light of the Desert' was an operation in which the South Korean government deployed a multi-role aerial refueling and transport aircraft KC-330 to Saudi Arabia to support the return of 204 citizens stranded in the Middle East during the Iran War. They arrived in Korea on March 15.

On August 15, Lotte will collaborate with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to display air balloons at the plaza. A commemorative promotional booth has also been set up in honor of UNESCO's designation of the '150th Anniversary of Kim Gu's Birth.'

The first pitch on that day will be thrown by Han Jong-soo, son of the late Meritorious Independence Activist Han Hyung-seok. Mr. Han was a composer of anti-Japanese songs who served in the Korean Youth Independent Corps and the Korean Liberation Army during the Japanese colonial period. This ceremonial appearance was made possible through a recommendation from the Busan Regional Office for Veterans Affairs.

As of the 11th, Lotte has played 100 games with a record of 44 wins, 2 draws, and 54 losses, placing them eighth in the league. Their two-game winning streak was halted due to extreme heat. The KBO League decided to cancel 15 games originally scheduled from the 7th to 9 at five stadiums nationwide (Seoul Jamsil, Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Changwon) because of consecutive heatwaves. Starting from the 11th, game start times have been adjusted: weekday games will begin at 7 p.m., delayed by 30 minutes, while weekend games will also start at 7 p.m., delayed by one hour.

Meanwhile, tickets for these games can be purchased through the team's official website and mobile app.

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