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Padres Welcome Home U.S.S. Essex

The Padres have a rich history of honoring the military men and women who serve our country. With multiple military bases and branches located in and around San Diego County, it makes perfect sense and their camouflage uniforms for Sundays have proven to be both popular and fitting for the area.

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Tuesday the Friar was on hand in holiday garb to welcome home sailors of the USS Essex. The Essex had been gone on a 7 month deployment and carried over 4,500 sailors and marines as reported by Heather Hope.