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U.S. Airmen stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord stand at parade rest during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. Five service members from each branch were selected as baseline nominations in celebration of Armed Forces Day. The event also highlighted 250 years of enduring commitment to the American people--honoring the past and inspiring future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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U.S. Air Force enlistees stand alongside participants from various branches during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. The evening began with recruits reciting the oath of enlistment, celebrating Armed Forces Day by bringing enlistees, service members, and the community together. The event also helped to highlight America’s semiquincentennial, showcasing 250 years of commitment to freedom, service and national pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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U.S. Airmen stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord exit the field during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. Five service members from each branch were selected as baseline nominations in celebration of Armed Forces Day. The event also highlighted 250 years of enduring commitment to the American people--honoring the past and inspiring future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen Kuzjak, 4th Airlift Squadron pilot, throws a ceremonial first pitch during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. One representative from each branch of service was selected to throw a first pitch, one of several pregame ceremonies celebrating Armed Forces Day. The event also commemorated Americas semiquincentennial, showcasing 250 years of commitment and pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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U.S. Airman 1st Class Odis Swallows, 62d Aerial Port Squadron cargo processing representative, leads a joint service color guard procession off the field during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. The color guard presented the flags as part of the opening ceremonies to commemorate Armed Forces Day. The ceremony also served as a celebration of 250 years of American freedom, showcasing the U.S. military’s dedication to professionalism, readiness and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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Mariners Salute to Armed Forces Night 2026

Published May 20, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

The Seattle Mariners recently hosted their Salute to Armed Forces night at T-Mobile Park, Washington, May 16, 2026. Service members, enlistees, veterans, and the community came together to celebrate Armed Forces Day and commemorate 250 years of dedication and sacrifice.

The event provided the opportunity to highlight some of Team McChord’s Airmen while showcasing the military’s professionalism, readiness and enduring commitment to the nation, honoring past, present and future generations in the profession of arms.

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