Our mission is to salute Nebraska Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines: active duty, national guard, reserve, retired and veterans, to say “Thank you for your service to our Nation” so they know the Husker Nation will never forget their sacrifice and dedication.
This is an unprecedented event in the history of military support to the Armed Forces. This weekend hosts troops and their families from all services, of all ranks, to come together and cheer on their team as they beat Washington on September 18th. This weekend is more than just a watch party, though. It is a chance for these servicemen and women to be treated like the heroes they are with an all access, private tour of Memorial Stadium and a brunch in their honor.
2010 marks the third year for this event. 2008 was held during the OU game and attended by about 70 troopers and their families. 2009 was held during the Virginia Tech game and attended by over 90 troopers and their families to include three WWII veterans and 19 troopers who had deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan and one spouse who attended with her children while her husband was in Iraq and unable to attend. This year we again invite Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines – active, reserve, guard, retired and veterans but will be expanding the event this year by inviting up to 25 Husker fans who are currently at the Fort Riley Wounded Warrior program.
Registration
Registration is limited to members of all branches of the United States Military, active or retired.
The "Salute" organization will provide dinner Saturday, brunch on Sunday, and a hotel room for Saturday night. Transportation to and from the stadium tour will be provided for the troopers and their families. Registrants will have to pay only a small $25 non-refundable fee to hold their reservation.
Select the Soldier Sign Up tab above to complete registration.
Donations
We cannot do this without the support of Husker fans everywhere. The “Salute” weekend provides military members a unique opportunity to spend a dream weekend around something they love. Our board's goal is to provide this weekend for the military families at no cost to them except a nominal registration fee.
Will you please help us honor the service of fellow Nebraska fans by providing funds or by donating goods and services? Any donation level is appreciated and helps our efforts.
2010 SPONSORS
We are especially grateful to the following generous donors:
OFFENSE ($5500 and above)
FuturesOne
DEFENSIVE ($2500 - $5500)
Adoptaplatoon
SPECIAL TEAMS ($1000 - $2500)
Kincaid Coach Lines
Skeeter Barnes
Nebraska National Guard
Other Notable Corporate Sponsors
Pepsi of Lincoln
Double Eagle Beverage
Ameritas Life Insurance
Runza
Husker Fans Salute To the Troops Board of Directors
Gary McGirr, President
Dan McGlynn
Major Jonathan Harvey, United States Army
Lain Harvey, Registration
Kenlon Johannes, Media Relations
Kelly Notarfrancesco, Husker Dan’s Army Representative
