University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware Football To Hold Military Appreciation Day During Blue Hens? Home Finale vs. Villanova
11/12/2014 4:53:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. -- University of Delaware Athletics will hold Military Appreciation Day during the Blue Hen football team's regular season finale vs. Villanova on Saturday, Nov. 22.
All active, reserve and veteran/retiree military personnel are invited to register online at www.bluehens.com in advance to receive complementary admission to the game at Delaware Stadium, which begins at 12 noon.
Requested tickets (limit 6 per person) will be available for pickup at the designated Military Appreciation Will Call on gameday. This offer is only available in advance until Tuesday, Nov. 18. Registrants will be asked to show their military ID on gameday to pick up their tickets.
Additionally, a complimentary voucher redeemable for one hot dog and fountain drink will be provided for the registered military member in attendance (not per ticket requested) at the designated Military Appreciation Will Call on gameday.
UD athletics is also proud to host Delaware Operation Military Kids and their families. Delaware Operation Military Kids is a program for geographically dispersed military youth throughout Delaware who do not reside on a base. The organization also runs the Delaware Military 4-H program called Soaring Eagles 4-H Club for youth who are on the Dover Air Force Base. Look on-field during pregame as members of Delaware Operation Military Kids line the tunnel with the UD Marching Band to high five the Blue Hens as they take the field for the game.
The Blue Hens will also be holding a collection drive that day benefitting Operation Gratitude, which annually sends over 100,000 care packages to deployed troops, new recruits, veterans, Wounded Warriors and their care givers. All fans in attendance are asked to consider donating any of the Wish List items listed on www.bluehens.com to help Operation Gratitude show our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines they are not alone. Additionally, personal letters of appreciation from the Blue Hens are graciously welcomed to be included with the donated items.
