Exchanges Will Welcome Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy
One of the most coveted trophies in college football will make the rounds at Exchanges in Texas and Oklahoma as part of the Exchange’s participation in the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA. The annual Army vs. Air Force matchup will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 6.
From Oct. 8 through Nov. 1, the famed 170 lb.-trophy will make stops at the following Exchange stores (all times CDT):
Friday, Oct. 8 Tinker AFB 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9 Sheppard AFB 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 Fort Hood (III Corps Express) 8 a.m.–11 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 Fort Hood Clear Creek Exchange 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27 Camp Mabry 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29 Brook Army Medical Center 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 29 Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston Noon–3:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 1 Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland Air Force Base 9 a.m.–Noon
Monday, Nov. 1 Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph Air Force Base 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
“We are excited to bring this experience to these Exchanges,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The Commander-in-Chief’s trophy tour is a great opportunity to bring the communities we are honored to serve together to celebrate the rich history of our military academies’ sports programs.”
The Army Black Knights and Air Force Falcons have faced off on the football field every year since 1971. The Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA will be the first college football game to be played at Globe Life Field, home of MLB’s Texas Rangers. Fans can watch the game on CBS on Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Central.
