On Friday, May 21, military heroes will take the field for the return of “Phillies Salute to Service presented by Toyota,” being held at that night’s 7:05 p.m. game against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Fans should be in their seats by 6:30 p.m. for the start of the on-field salute.

“The Tri-State Toyota Dealers are honored to join the Phillies as we proudly salute the men and women who bravely serve our country,” said Paul Muller, President of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association. “Toyota is committed to honoring our Nation’s active and retired military service members through support of the ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ program, helping veterans and their families assimilate back into civilian life.”

“It is an honor for the Phillies to once again team up with Toyota to pay tribute to our Nation’s heroes,” said Dave Buck, Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Phillies. “These brave men and women have sacrificed so much for our freedom –and this past year, they have stepped up to the plate even more, playing a key role in our Nation’s response to the pandemic. We look forward to joining our fans as we tip our caps to all our service members during our ‘Salute to Service’ presented by Toyota, as well as throughout Military Appreciation Month,” Buck added.

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Lineup for Phillies Salute to Service presented by Toyota

• Opening ceremonies will include a 10-minute performance by the USAF Drill Team in centerfield. The USAF Honor Guard will present the colors and vocalist SMSgt. Joseph Haughton, from The US Air Force Band stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC., will perform the national anthem. • The entire ballpark will be invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance PFC Lisa Edwards (Army) and her dog, Phelps, from Team Foster, a local nonprofit that provides trained serviced dogs at no cost to assist veterans in the Greater Philadelphia area. The salute will continue with a special ceremonial first pitch. • Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola and 2008 World Series coach/1993 National League Champion Milt Thompson will also show their support, thanking military members for their service during a public service announcement that will debut during the game. • Also highlighted will be Toyota’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) Program, an important initiative that helps veterans successfully transition back into civilian life. As part of bringing awareness to this initiative, three honored veterans who are also HOH ambassadors will be recognized**:** U.S. Navy Lieutenant, Brad Snyder (ret); Sergeant Major Ron Green (ret), the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps; and The Honorable Patrick Murphy, U.S. Army veteran and former Pennsylvania Congressman, U.S. Congressman, and the 32nd Undersecretary of the U.S. Army. • At the end of the 5th inning, members of Team Foster will take part in Toyota’s Frontline Heroes Phanatic Dance including SSG Erica Webster (Army), TSgt Nick Franz (Air Force) and PO3 Jessica Wisniewski (Navy). • In addition, the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association will host nearly two dozen military members from Team Foster in their suite for that night’s game. The Phillies social media accounts will also pay tribute to the military throughout the evening.