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Dozens of Soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade presented the flag at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark during the OKC Dodgers Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2022.
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Dozens of Soldiers from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade presented the flag at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark during the OKC Dodgers Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2022.
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Spc. Brittany Simmons, a vocalist with the 77th Army Band, sings "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for OKC Dodgers Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2022.
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Soldiers of the 75th Field Artillery Brigade challenged Airmen from Tinker Air Force Base to a tug-o-war challenge during the OKC Dodgers Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2022.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2022.) — The Oklahoma City Dodgers honored the service and dedication of local military members and their families Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, during Military Celebration Night when the Dodgers took on the El Paso Chihuahuas at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Players and coaches took to the field wearing special commemorative green, camouflage and gold jerseys as well as camouflage hats.
Area service members, including Fort Sill Soldiers, participated in several pregame events, including the presentation of colors with a large flag in the outfield, the singing of the national anthem and musical entertainment provided by the 77th Army Band. Soldiers also displayed some of their military equipment for the public to view.
Special festivities throughout the game including pushup contests, tug-o-war and a three-legged race culminated with postgame fireworks show.
Soldiers with the 75th Field Artillery Brigade challenged Airmen from Tinker Air Force Base to a three-legged race during OKC Dodgers Military appreciation night Aug. 26, 2022.
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