WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Washington Nationals are teaming up for a major league salute to veterans Friday.
VA and the Nationals will honor veterans with “Veterans Appreciation Day,” when the Nationals host the San Diego Padres on Friday night at 7:35 p.m., at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
“Veterans Appreciation Day is a tribute to all who have served in this nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “A special thanks to the Washington Nationals for making this community event possible. I look forward to seeing everyone at the ballpark.”
The pre-game show begins at 6:45 p.m. and honors America’s heroes with a performance by the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps, military honor guard, tributes to veterans, a ceremonial first pitch, and much more.
A special salute will be paid to prisoners of war and comrades missing in action in homage of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The team will also be displaying VA public service announcements highlighting the Department’s many services for veterans.
All veterans, VA employees and their families and friends are invited to attend this exciting event. The first 20,000 fans will receive a camouflage floppy hat with the Nationals’ logo.
Discounted tickets can be purchased online at http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/military.jsp. Discounts do not apply at the Nationals Park box office.
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