Clemson to Celebrate Military Appreciation Day Saturday

Clemson will celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Saturday when the Tiger men’s basketball team hosts Wake Forest at Littlejohn Coliseum at 4 PM. Clemson University has a rich military heritage and annually hosts a Military Appreciation game in football, basketball and baseball. Members of the military, past and present, will be recognized during pregame and halftime, as well as throughout the game.

A special $10 ticket is available for Veterans and Active Duty military members and their immediate family while tickets are still available.

Below is a full schedule of events:

• STEM Asset Experience display will be set up just outside the IPTAY Office. Fans can stop by from 2-4 PM to take part in the experience.
• Recognition of Clemson Cadets who have won awards and who are preparing to serve in our Armed Forces
• National Anthem to be performed by two cadets from Seneca High School
• The Colors will be presented by Clemson University Pershing Rifles
• Clemson ROTC Cadets will present a large American Flag on the court during the National Anthem
• Throughout the game Clemson Student Veterans will be introduced to the crowd
• Special military postcards will be available for fans to send a message to our armed forces serving overseas
• Introduction of Wounded Warriors in attendance
• Introduction of four former POWs
• There are two new inductees into the scroll of honor and their stories will be told
• Tiger Band will play the Armed Forces Medley while Berea High School ROTC presents the flags from each branch of service
• The Clemson Corps will present a check to the ROTC programs

To order tickets for Saturday’s game, please call 1-800-CLEMSON or visit the box office, which opens at 3 PM on gameday.