McMurry to host Military Appreciation Day

Published Sept. 12, 2011
McMurry University

ABILENE, Texas -- Active duty, dependents and retired military are invited to enjoy free food and football at McMurry University's game against East Texas Baptist on Sept. 24, 2011, at Wilford Moore Stadium.

All military members and their dependents will be admitted free with military ID as part of McMurry's Military Appreciation Day.

In addition, a B-1 Bomber flyover is scheduled for the beginning of the game.

· Game time and location - Kickoff is at 2:00 p.m. in Wilford Moore Stadium on the McMurry University campus.

· Pre-game tailgate party - Begins at 12:00 in the Bobby Carter Throws Area - a fenced, grassy area just west of the Stadium on Ross Blvd.

· Cost of admission - There is no cost for the game or tailgate party for military members and family members with DOD identification cards.

· Parking and seating arrangements - Parking lots are located along the west and southern perimeters of the campus. Home side seating is available on the west side of Wilford Moore Stadium.

"We greatly value the relationship we've built with the men and women of Dyess AFB," said Dr. John Russell, McMurry president. McMurry University has been proud to partner with Dyess AFB for more than 50 years in designing and delivering education programs responsive to the needs of its Airmen as they so nobly serve our nation and the cause of freedom. The planned September 24 event is another way for us to say 'Thanks' to these airmen and their families."