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August 5, 2016
Army Appreciation

San Diego Padres honor Soldiers on eld for Army birthday

Story and photos by Renita wickes

Public A airs O ce COL Scott Taylor, Garrison commander talks with WWII Vet Joe Reilly as Mrs. Taylor looks on.
e San Diego Padres major league base-
ball organization honored the U.S. Army
and Army National Guard with a pre-game
celebration that included Soldiers and lead-
ership of this installation, Jul 17.
Sgt. Stephanie Jones, of the Fort Irwin
Protocol o ce, sang the National Anthem
She returned during the bottom of the
eighth inning and sang God Bless America.
A color guard of non-commissioned of-
cers from the Fort Irwin Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club displayed the colors of the
nation and the Army.
Soldiers also marched onto the eld and
stood at the rst and third base lines of the
diamond. Over 40 Soldiers from the instal-
lation participated by representing the 11th
ACR, 916th Support Brigade, Fort Irwin
USAG, Operations Group, and United
States Army Medical Department Activity.
ey were joined by Eric Fanning, Secretary
of the Army who swore in 20 future Soldiers.
ree Soldiers of 2nd Transportation
Company sta ed a static display inside the
stadium. ey spoke with the public and
answered questions regarding a M1240
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.
e Padres played the Giants for 9
innings, with the San Diego team win-
ning 5-3.

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