Saturday’s game against Wake Forest will be NC State’s annual Military Appreciation Day at Carter-Finley Stadium. Throughout the day, festivities will honor those who protect our freedom. Wolfpack fans have donated tickets to the contest, which have been distributed to military members and veterans through the National Guard, Fort Bragg, USO and other military bases and entities.
Here are some of the other events that will take place on Saturday:
Adopt-A-Serviceperson: Wolfpack Club members will be hosting troops at their pregame tailgates. The Athletics Department is providing complimentary game tickets for these special guests.
Back Home Box Collection: Items for boxes and letters will be collected at each gate and at the Wolfpack Club Tent in the Fan Zone. For a ‘wish list’ of items, click here.
Pregame Tailgate: Coca-Cola and NC State Athletics are hosting a pregame tailgate party for 400 military personnel, including the Wounded Warriors, ROTC Cadets/Midshipmen and Student Veterans
Wounded Warriors Walk of Champions: Escorted by the Patriot Guard motorcycles, fans are asked to join the band, cheerleaders and dance team at the Walk of Champions at 12:15 p.m. as the Wounded Warriors arrive to the stadium prior to the football team. NC State ROTC midshipmen and cadets will line the Walk of Champions for the Wounded Warriors.
Coin Toss: Honored Military Members from each branch will be represented at the coin toss
During the Game:
– A veteran from the following eras will be recognized during the first quarter (WWII, Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom)
– Military tug of war contest: The Army ROTC will take on last year’s champion the Air Force ROTC
Halftime Ceremony: Will include a special military tribute by the NC State Marching Band, a full-field sized flag and the All-Veteran parachute team jumping into the stadium.
Military ‘shout-outs’ on the video board: If you have a photo of you serving and showing your pride for the Wolfpack, send your photos to [email protected] to be displayed during the game.
Pushups: Each NC State ROTC branch and student veterans will be perform the in-game push-ups for the push-up board.
– News release