TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats will proudly honor our nation's heroes, the current and former members of the United States Armed Forces, with Military Appreciation Night this Saturday, Nov. 23 at Arizona Stadium.
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Fans are encouraged to donate ticket for troops for only $15 by clicking
HERE. All tickets purchased through this initiative will be donated to military bases throughout Southern Arizona for Saturday night's matchup against the Utah Utes.
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The night will feature numerous tributes to our troops leading up to and during the game. Here is a complete rundown of the night's special events:
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- Pregame:
- Wildcat Walk: 90 Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) students will join the team for the Wildcat Walk
- 7:45pm: World War II veterans and student veterans recognized on field
- Live National Anthem Singer: Capt. Meredith Gulsvig of the United States Air Force, currently stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- In-Game:
- Veterans, active duty, and families will be asked to stand and be recognized
- Special videos sent in from currently deployed Arizona alums and students
- On-field recognition of an F-16 pilot
- Opportunity for fans and kids to write letters to deployed military members in the KidCats Den (located in the lower NW corner of west side concourse)
- Halftime:
- Full-field flag ceremony including 90 University of Arizona ROTC students
- Pride of Arizona will perform a special Military Medley
- Swearing-In Ceremony, featuring 42 individuals swearing in to the United States Military (Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marines will all be represented)
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Arizona Football player's helmets will also be emblazoned with the logo for Operation Hat Trick, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the recovery of wounded service members and veterans. Fans can show their support for this cause by purchasing OHT branded apparel at all UA Bookstores and online at
BearDownShop.com.
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For additional ticketing information regarding Saturday's game, please visit
ArizonaWildcats.com/FB.
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