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CMF celebrates baseball opening day

CMF staff with team baseball hats.
CMF staff celebrated opening day of baseball season by sporting team hats.

The California Medical Facility in Vacaville (CMF) allowed staff to show their team spirit and kick off baseball season.

On Friday, March 28, all staff, including custody, were allowed to wear their Major League Baseball (MLB) team hat of choice while on duty.

This provided an opportunity for employees to show team spirit and join in the excitement of MLB opening weekend.

Staff from all disciplines participated in the event adding a playful rivalry to the workplace. Beyond team spirit, the activity fostered coworker companionship.

CMF staff made this an exciting day and hit a home run.

Story, photos by Associate Warden Landon Bravo
Submitted by Lt. Alisha Toomer

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