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Registration for the 10th annual Husker Fans Salute The Troops is now open to first time attendees. Repeat attendees will be able to register on September 30. Husker Salute The Troops will take place on the weekend of October 28th when Nebraska takes on Purdue. First time attendees can now register HERE.
Registration for the 10th annual Husker Fans Salute The Troops is now open to first time attendees. Repeat attendees will be able to register on September 30. Husker Salute The Troops will take place on the weekend of October 28th when Nebraska takes on Purdue. First time attendees can now register HERE.
Help us honor our military men and women by donating HERE.
Our Mission
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 play Purdue on October 28th 2017. 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.
2017 marks the tenth year for this event. 2008 was our first year held during the OU game and attended by about 70 troopers and their families. Since then we have had to limit our attendance as it has grown to nearly 500 attendees. Each year we try to improve the troopers experience and being our tenth year we are expecting this to be the best.
Registration
Registration is limited to members of all branches of the United States Military, active or retired.
The "Salute" organization will provide: On Saturday a private tour in Memorial Stadium where transportation will be provided to and from Memorial Stadium. A watch party for when Nebraska takes on Purdue, complete with food, drinks, door prizes and special activities for the kids. A free night stay at the Cornhusker Hotel that night. Sunday a brunch to honor our military men and women with a special guest speaker. First time registrants will have to pay only a small $35 non-refundable registration fee to hold their reservation and repeat registrants will have to pay a $60 non-refundable registration fee.
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. Husker Salute is a non-profit organization that is staffed by all volunteers. All donations are tax-exempt through Husker Salute under the 501c3 tax code. Please contact us if you have any questions.
2017 SPONSORS
We are especially grateful to the following generous sponsors and donors:
OFFENSE ($5001 and above)
FuturesOne
Thanks-A-Bunch
DEFENSIVE ($2500 - $5000)
Duncan Aviation, Lincoln NE
SPECIAL TEAMS ($1000 - $2500)
Double Eagle Beverage
Sons of the American Legion #252, Winside, NE
Kuska Family
David Max (Huskermax.com)
Skeeter Barnes Catering
Woodhouse
John Utecht
OTHER NOTABLE SPONSORS:
Randy's Donuts, Lincoln, NE
IGA Market Place Lincoln, NE
Husker Headquarters
Runza Inc.
LaReen Halverson, Grand Island, NE
Ameritas Life Insurance
Board of Directors
Gary McGirr, President
Dan McGlynn, Vice President
John Ward, Event Organizer
Kylie Ward, Secretary
Marc Julian, Treasurer
Jason Lamprecht, Media
Mike Spinharney, Golf Tournament Chairman
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