First Command is a Proud Partner
of the 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
First Command is proud to be a “Commander in Chief” partner for the 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, the only intercollegiate bowl game named in honor of America's military services.
Kicking off at 11 a.m. CT, December 31 in Fort Worth, Texas, the Armed Forces Bowl will feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA. The game will air on ESPN TV and ESPN Radio as well as the American Forces Network in 177 countries around the world and military installations across the United States.
It’s more than a bowl gameThe game and associated events will involve all five branches of the military, and will include the “Armed Forces Adventure” fanfest area, a showcase of military hardware, a flyover, a demonstration by an elite military skydiving team, a military band and honor guard, and the presentation of a “Great American Patriot Award” with on-field induction ceremonies at halftime.
Through underwriting by First Command and other corporate partners, all U.S. military active-duty, reserve and National Guard personnel are eligible for free tickets to the game, and all U.S. military veterans are eligible for half-price tickets. A portion of local ticket sales will be donated to military charities.
| The Game at a Glance | |
| Time: | Dec. 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. CT |
| Place: | Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas |
| Teams: | Mountain West Conference and Conference USA representatives |
| TV/Radio: | ESPN |
| Tickets: | Find ticket information here or call 817-810-0012 for information |
| Web site: | www.armedforcesbowl.com |
