Troy University Athletics
Troy Football Military Appreciation Game Slated for ULM Game on Oct. 24
7/20/2026 10:30:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. – A truly can't-miss afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy's annual Military Appreciation football game will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the Trojans host ULM in a Sun Belt West Division clash.
The military celebration will be the third patriotic-themed home game of the 2026 season. Troy Football will celebrate America 250 as part of Kickoff in the Wiregrass against Sam Houston in the season opener on Sept. 5 and then Patriot Day and the 25th Anniversary of 9.11.01 against Alabama State on Sept. 12.
Military Appreciation Day Highlights
• Representatives of each branch of the military will lead the team on Trojan Walk.
• Fans will be able to write messages to military members currently serving overseas at a designated 'Thank You For Your Service' tent activation in Tailgate Terrace before the game.
• Pregame flyover featuring helicopters from Ft. Rucker.
• Various in-game recognitions and military tributes, including the annual laying of the wreath ceremony, POW/MIA Chair Changing of the Guard and halftime "Walk of Heroes" military salute, featuring a performance by the Sound of the South.
• This year's "Walk of Heroes" will include an oath of enlistment ceremony.
Military Appreciation Day Ticket Specials
All military members (active, reserve or retired) can request Community Hero tickets for themselves and their families by contacting Dan Heck via email - heckd@troy.edu.
Fans are encouraged to purchase Community Hero Season Tickets to be donated to military personnel and their families who wish to attend.
About Community Hero Ticket Program
Troy Athletics provides Community Hero tickets to military personnel, teachers, first responders, special needs organizations, and charity programs for children to attend home football games at The Vet. The Community Hero Ticket Program allows all Trojan fans to unite and give back to deserving groups within our community. Additionally, the opportunity for these groups to attend these games, which in many cases they would not be able to attend on their own, will provide a lasting impression of the Troy University community with the individuals who benefit from this program.
The military celebration will be the third patriotic-themed home game of the 2026 season. Troy Football will celebrate America 250 as part of Kickoff in the Wiregrass against Sam Houston in the season opener on Sept. 5 and then Patriot Day and the 25th Anniversary of 9.11.01 against Alabama State on Sept. 12.
Military Appreciation Day Highlights
• Representatives of each branch of the military will lead the team on Trojan Walk.
• Fans will be able to write messages to military members currently serving overseas at a designated 'Thank You For Your Service' tent activation in Tailgate Terrace before the game.
• Pregame flyover featuring helicopters from Ft. Rucker.
• Various in-game recognitions and military tributes, including the annual laying of the wreath ceremony, POW/MIA Chair Changing of the Guard and halftime "Walk of Heroes" military salute, featuring a performance by the Sound of the South.
• This year's "Walk of Heroes" will include an oath of enlistment ceremony.
Military Appreciation Day Ticket Specials
All military members (active, reserve or retired) can request Community Hero tickets for themselves and their families by contacting Dan Heck via email - heckd@troy.edu.
Fans are encouraged to purchase Community Hero Season Tickets to be donated to military personnel and their families who wish to attend.
About Community Hero Ticket Program
Troy Athletics provides Community Hero tickets to military personnel, teachers, first responders, special needs organizations, and charity programs for children to attend home football games at The Vet. The Community Hero Ticket Program allows all Trojan fans to unite and give back to deserving groups within our community. Additionally, the opportunity for these groups to attend these games, which in many cases they would not be able to attend on their own, will provide a lasting impression of the Troy University community with the individuals who benefit from this program.
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