Members from the Coast Guard Cutter Sworfish, an 87-foot Marine Protector-Class Patrol Boat homeported in Port Angeles, and Mariners baseball players line the first base line during the opening ceremony for the Mariners' 15th Annual Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 15th, 2017. In addition to lining the baseline, Coast Guard members also participated in the VIP plaque presentation, the joint service color guard, the ceremonial first pitch and as honorary Mariners before the team took to the field.

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