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    Former MLB players boost morale [Image 4 of 4]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered around a table where a civilian in a white t-shirt appears to be signing autographs or documents. An American flag is visible in the background along with what appears to be a memorial or recognition board labeled 'Our Fallen Heroes'. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar.

    DIYALA PROVINCE, IRAQ

    09.25.2008

    Photo by Spc. Opal Vaughn  

    14th Public Affairs Detachment

    Former Major League Baseball players Andy Ashby, of the San Diego Padres and Sterling Hitchcock, of the New York Yankees, sign souvenirs and chat with 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Soldiers during the 2008 Heroes of the Diamond Tour while at the dining facility at Forward Operating Base Warhorse located in Diyala, Iraq, Sept. 25, 2008. The former MLB players made several appearances at bases across Iraq, signing autographs, taking pictures and eating with Soldiers.

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    Date Taken: 09.25.2008
    Date Posted: 06.24.2011 21:31
    Photo ID: 119067
    VIRIN: 080930-A-7206V-004
    Resolution: 2000x1339
    Size: 1.87 MB
    Location: DIYALA PROVINCE, IQ
    Web Views: 172
    Downloads: 31

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    A man identified by a nameplate as Dean Palmer of the Detroit Tigers is seated at a table signing autographs for a U.S. Army soldier in military camouflage uniform. The event appears to be a military base or USO-style meet-and-greet, with a large poster of a football player wearing jersey number 12 visible in the background. Several staff or security personnel in khaki uniforms with lanyards are standing in the background observing.
    A dimly lit autograph signing event appears to be taking place at a military base or installation, with athletes signing memorabilia for service members in uniform. A name placard visible on the table reads 'Dean Palmer, Detroit Tigers,' indicating a professional baseball player is among the signers. A 'Buffalo Bills' NFL team poster and a 'Our Fallen Heroes' memorial board are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) are gathered at what appears to be an autograph signing or meet-and-greet event with athletes or celebrities. A name placard visible on the table reads 'Dean Palmer, Detroit Tigers,' indicating this is a sports figure appearance for troops. The event appears to take place inside a large hangar or similar military facility decorated with sports-related posters.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered around a table where a civilian in a white t-shirt appears to be signing autographs or documents. An American flag is visible in the background along with what appears to be a memorial or recognition board labeled 'Our Fallen Heroes'. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar.

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