Monday, Major League Baseball will hold a press conference to announce a national initiative to support American Veterans returning from military service. Welcome Back Veterans will be the focus at every Major League stadium during the July Fourth weekend and on September 11th.

David Wright, Third baseman, New York Mets; Bob DuPuy, President & Chief Operating Officer, Major League Baseball; General David L. Grange, United States Army Brigadier General; Fred Wilpon, Founder and Chairman of Welcome Back Veterans; Chairman and CEO, New York Mets will attend.

Source: Major League Baseball press release

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