D-backs, MLB wear special gear to celebrate Armed Forces Weekend

May 17, 2019, 7:44 PM | Updated: 9:35 pm

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Tampa Bay Rays' Erik Katz greets teammates before the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, May 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tampa Bay Rays' Ryne Stanek winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, May 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tampa Bay Rays' Erik Katz puts on his hat before the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, May 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Tampa Bay Rays' Yonny Chirinos delivers a pitch during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, May 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) chases and prepares to catch a fly ball by Washington Nationals' Trea Turner for an out during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova waits after Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Smoak scored during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley, left, and relief pitcher Lou Trivino shake hands after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager fields a ground ball by Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez before throwing him out at first in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez strikes out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens, right, and catcher Austin Wynns celebrate after they defeated the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Oakland Athletics left fielder Chad Pinder (18), right fielder Stephen Piscotty (25), and center fielder Ramon Laureano (22) celebrate their win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel (10), Michael Brantley (23), Alex Bregman (2) and Carlos Correa (1) celebrate after the Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1 during a baseball game in Boston, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, May 17, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after getting the final out of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Miami. The Marlins won 8-6. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 17, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Arizona Diamondbacks have joined every other Major League Baseball team in celebrating Armed Forces Weekend with special gear.

The D-backs have special hats they are wearing for the weekend and players have other specialty items to commemorate the theme as well.

Catcher Alex Avila wore special pads and teammates had cleats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez can be seen below wearing the cap, as well as camo socks for the weekend.

(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Armed Forces Day is on May 18 and is celebrated on the third Saturday of May each year. A jersey patch is also on all jerseys and the side of the caps features an emblem to represent all five branches of the military.

Per MLB.com, the royalties earned on the sale of the items this weekend will be donated to military-focused charities.

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