Huskers to Honor Veterans and Active Duty Military on Saturday

Football
11/3/2022 9:16:00 AM

NU Athletic Communications

At Saturday’s game against Minnesota, Nebraska Athletics will salute all Veterans and active-duty military in attendance. The annual Military Appreciation game is in observation of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11.

Features during Veterans/Military Appreciation Day:

• Fans are invited to check out military vehicles provided by the Nebraska National Guard. There will be a Humvee (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) and a non-tactical off-road vehicle parked on the East Plaza outside of Gate 20. An additional Humvee will be on display on Stadium Drive to the west of Memorial Stadium.
• The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots will be outside of the entrances of Memorial Stadium to collect toys and donations. Toys for Tots helps bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children by providing the gift of a new toy.
• Fans are encouraged to stop by the recently dedicated Veterans’ Tribute located outside of the Pershing Military and Naval Science building at the corner of 14th and Vine Street.
• Saturday’s Flyover features three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters flown by the Nebraska Army National Guard.  
• During the National Anthem, HuskerVision will scroll the names of those with Nebraska ties, who lost their lives serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Saturday’s Tunnel Walk will feature veterans and active-duty military.
• Former Husker running back Terrell Newby (2013-16) will lead the team out of the locker room carrying the American Flag. Sergeant Newby is a paratrooper and Infantry Team Leader serving in the Nebraska Army National Guard’s 2-134th Airborne Infantry Battalion.
• Saturday’s Tunnel Walk will also feature numerous veterans and active-duty military including 15 soldiers and five airmen from the Nebraska National Guard who enlisted and re-enlisted at a ceremony conducted by University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter earlier this month.
• They will be accompanied by nine veterans who met with the football team last week as part of the Operation Hat Trick campaign. These veterans include:

  • United States Marine Corps: Ryan Warner, Lincoln, Neb; Daniel Poulsen, Lincoln, Neb., Rob Burks, Virginia Beach, Va; Alex Bratt, Beatrice, Neb.
  • United States Navy: Cindy Lambert, Greenwood, Neb.; Patrick Smith, Ceresco, Neb.
  • United States Army National Guard: Ashley Mitchell, Lincoln, Neb.; Lucas Mitchell, Fairbury, Neb.
  • United States Army: Brad Larson, Chambers, Neb.

• Fans in attendance who are serving or have served will be asked to stand and be recognized.
• Shoutout videos featuring stationed active-duty military with Nebraska ties during selected breaks throughout the game.
• Saturday’s POW-MIA Chair Sentinel will feature Private First-Class Walter Sullivan of Omaha. Private Sullivan, a World War Two veteran, served in the United States Army for six years.

Show our veterans that the Huskers stand with them by picking up a new piece of Operation Hat Trick merchandise. Proceeds from the purchase of Operation Hat Trick go to organizations that provide direct services and support to wounded service members and veterans. Fans can shop OHT on Saturday on the east plaza near gate 20 or at the Adidas container store on Stadium Drive. OHT gear is also available at the Nebraska team store or at shop.huskers.com. Other local retailers are also carrying the product.