Military Appreciation Game at The Big House (Sept 10)
Not sure if everyone saw this, but the 9/10 home game against Central Florida has been designated the 2016 “Military Appreciation Game”. Season ticket holders that cannot use their tickets are encouraged to donate their tickets to veterans or current members of the armed services. We are going to be out of town at a wedding that weekend so we are donating our tickets – I assume through the athletic department – the wife is taking care of that so I am not sure exactly how it works. I wish I could be at the game to see the salute since it sounds like they are going to do some pretty cool stuff.
August 2nd, 2016 at 11:02 PM ^
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Go Blue! Go Air Force!
August 2nd, 2016 at 11:57 PM ^
Russian or U.S.?
Hope they have something special scheduled for the flyover!
Selfridge has Vipers with the guard unit there. That'd be a good one...
I think it's sponsored by Hyundai
Camo alternates?
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Please, just say NO!
Please, just say NO!
August 2nd, 2016 at 10:09 PM ^
The OP is the first time I've ever heard of a system for donating tickets to vets.
The fiancee and I were already planning on attending the UCF game, but I haven't bought the tickets yet. If anyone else is planning on donating, please let me know. We can only afford to make one game a year, so having a little extra money in my pocket and still being able to see the game would be wonderful.
I would be happy to donate my tickets to a veteran or active military for the UCF game as a show of my appreciation. I have two tickets: Sec 6, row 22, seats 5&6 (2 seats from the aisle). Just give me your e-mail if you're still interested. My father was an officer in the Navy (always planned on joining the Navy as well, however that ship has since sailed)
PS: I hate to be cynical, but will kindly ask for some form of documentation supporting your above status.
I would gladly accept your offer. I do not wish to make my email public however. If no one has claimed these yet, please let me know how this can be arranged. Yes, I do have both my wallet V.A. Health System I.D. and my DD 214
I'll give you my e-mail that I don't use often.... [email protected]
I sent you an email, Kewaga.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Damn, looks like a fellow service member/veteran beat you to the punch.
Will respond to your e-mail personally, but wanted the boad to know that my tickets are going elsewhere so if they can step up and help that would be great!
August 3rd, 2016 at 10:25 AM ^
That's kind of a bummer that I was sniped at 3:22am on my own response... but it's all good. LOL
I'll find other tickets or I'll buy them. We're going either way.
August 3rd, 2016 at 12:59 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing...I thought you may have been using another username or something, but no, someone swooped in after you had done the legwork. That's pretty crappy, IMO.
I admit that I was bummed, but no more than that. This gentleman is being kind to vets and I wouldn't second guess his generosity for a moment.
It truly is all good. I'll either find another person to donate tickets or I'll buy them just as I had originally planned.
Thanks for the support, though. I appreciate it.
This a an organization that I know in the past has recieved and issued Michigan tickets from the university. You have to be a verifed member to join, but anyone can donate. Always a good way to show appreciation to a veteran.
Go Navy!
August 2nd, 2016 at 10:30 PM ^
August 2nd, 2016 at 10:36 PM ^
The day just got better, if that's possible, for the Honorary Coach Rich Eisen.
August 2nd, 2016 at 10:45 PM ^
let me know if interested in the UCF game. I have two tix in the corner of the SE endzone, section 9.
August 3rd, 2016 at 12:02 AM ^
I am, Im trying to take my son to his first game. im a USMC MGoVet. Email is jasonbraun4@gmail if still available.
Go Army.
August 2nd, 2016 at 11:22 PM ^
GO NAVY BEAT ARMY
August 2nd, 2016 at 11:37 PM ^
August 3rd, 2016 at 12:30 AM ^
Climbing high into the sun....
Here they come...
August 3rd, 2016 at 12:00 AM ^
August 3rd, 2016 at 12:57 AM ^
Maybe we should put some more thought into how we express our appreciation. The novel mentioned above is worth reading.
I am currently out working, so I won't be able to attend or watch (no AFN connection) any games this year. I can at least track the games by you all here at MGoBlog and ESPN live updates (works well on a terrible internet connection), so huge thanks to everyone for that.
This is a great idea though. Not to speak for Active Duty Servicemen or Veteran, but this kind of support is always appreciated and is awesome to see.
The program is being run by the Athletic Department, it is quite simple and painless. You just log into your account and "return" the tickets, even if you have received them in the mail; the Department has a "donation" box checked in already, so no chance to mess it up. Your printed tickets become invalid and new tickets are issued to the recipients.
So how do the vets get the tickets? Do they have to register with the Athletic Department?
August 3rd, 2016 at 10:40 AM ^
Can't wait, I'll be there. Thank you to all the troops out there. God Bless America!
August 3rd, 2016 at 11:25 AM ^
Go Blue, Go Marine Corps...or Go Navy if they are playing Army.
I also think it is really nice of people to offer up some tickets to vets, very nice gesture. Thanks from all us vets.