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    Coast Guard teams hold golf, softball tournaments to raise money for wounded veterans [Image 11 of 12]

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    A softball batter in a blue and white 'VetSports' jersey is mid-swing at home plate on a dirt infield, with a yellow softball visibly in flight near the bat. Spectators are seated in the background behind a chain-link fence, watching the game on a sunny day. The scene appears to be a recreational or veterans' league softball game.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    04.13.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen 

    U.S. Coast Guard PADET Jacksonville   

    Daniel "Doc" Jacobs tries for a home run while playing in a softball tournament at Drew Park Softball Complex in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, April 13, 2013. Jacobs, an Iraq war veteran who lost part of his left leg in an explosion, tried out for the Los Angeles Dodgers recently and has said he wants to show the public that injured veterans are capable of many things and are not just statistics. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)

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    Date Taken: 04.13.2013
    Date Posted: 04.16.2013 10:47
    Photo ID: 907930
    VIRIN: 130413-G-JG957-253
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 4.57 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 3

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    A group of golfers are gathered in a wet parking lot in front of a white clubhouse building, lined up in a row of approximately 10-12 white golf carts. One person on the left appears to be addressing the group, possibly giving pre-round instructions, while holding a microphone or radio. The overcast, rainy conditions suggest the event is proceeding despite inclement weather.
    Two men are playing golf on a well-maintained golf course on a sunny day. One man is mid-swing in the follow-through position while the other stands nearby watching, holding a golf club. A golf cart loaded with bags is parked in the background.
    The image shows a baseball dugout area with a U.S. Army backpack, a prosthetic leg with a Nike sneaker attached, a matching loose sneaker, and a baseball glove resting on a wooden bench. The items suggest a U.S. Army veteran or service member who is an amputee participating in a baseball or softball activity. The composition appears intentional, likely documenting adaptive sports or military rehabilitation programs.
    The image shows the lower body of a baseball or softball player standing on a dirt infield, who has a below-the-knee prosthetic leg on their left side. The player is wearing matching gray Nike cleats on both feet and black athletic shorts, and is holding a baseball glove. The photo is a close-up shot focused on the legs, highlighting the prosthetic limb in an athletic context.
    A young male baseball/softball player wearing a navy blue jersey and black shorts is actively fielding on a dirt infield, reaching upward with a black baseball glove to catch a ball. The player has a prosthetic leg on his right lower limb and is wearing Nike cleats on both feet. The setting appears to be an outdoor recreational baseball field with buildings visible in the blurred background.
    Two men stand with bowed heads in a moment of silence or prayer beside a large memorial wreath decorated with red, white, and blue flowers and a red ribbon reading 'REMEMBER'. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial ceremony, likely at a sports complex or park, with other attendees visible in the background also standing respectfully. Both men are holding their caps in their hands, suggesting a formal act of remembrance.
    A group of athletes wearing 'VetSports Warriors' blue and red jerseys with gray baseball pants are gathered on a softball/baseball field. At least two players have visible prosthetic limbs, indicating this is a veterans adaptive sports event. A man in a black shirt appears to be addressing or briefing the group, with spectators visible in the background.
    A military officer in dress uniform is throwing a ceremonial first pitch at a softball field, likely at a military base. A patriotic floral wreath with red, white, and blue flowers is displayed on a stand behind him, suggesting a memorial or commemorative event. Players and spectators line the field in the background.
    A group of approximately 15 men pose for a team photo on a softball/baseball field with a chain-link fence backdrop. The group includes players wearing 'CG' (Coast Guard) branded jerseys in white and gray, along with one individual in a formal U.S. Coast Guard officer's dress uniform with a white cover. Several softball bats and equipment bags, including one branded 'Worth', are visible in the foreground.
    A bald man wearing sunglasses and a black 'Coast Guard Softball' jersey (number 22, name 'S. Woitt') stands near a chain-link fence, appearing to be in conversation or giving instructions. Behind the fence, an older man in a red and white striped shirt is visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor softball or baseball field.
    A softball batter in a blue and white 'VetSports' jersey is mid-swing at home plate on a dirt infield, with a yellow softball visibly in flight near the bat. Spectators are seated in the background behind a chain-link fence, watching the game on a sunny day. The scene appears to be a recreational or veterans' league softball game.
    A group of baseball/softball players wearing blue and white 'VetSports Warriors' jerseys with American flag patches are gathered near a chain-link fence at an outdoor sports facility. The team appears to be preparing for or returning from a game, with players standing and walking in a dugout or sideline area. The uniforms feature a bald eagle logo and patriotic red, white, and blue design elements.

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