Washington, D.C. - D.C. United announced today details of the team's Eighth Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day. The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 16, is held to honor the military personnel and their families who continue to serve and protect our country. Riding a six-game unbeaten streak, D.C. United hosts the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET at RFK Stadium. 1,000 free tickets have been provided for active-duty members of the Armed Forces, while additional discounted tickets for Military ID holders and families are available through D.C. United offices at 202-587-5000 or at www.dcunited.com
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"It is a privilege and an honor for D.C. United to host members of the armed forces and their families each season," said Stephen Zack, Executive Vice President of D.C. United. "We respect the commitment that these individuals and their loved ones make and hope to share with them our support of their efforts."
A festival to showcase aspects of the Armed Forces community will be featured at Soccer Celebration, held in Lot 8 of RFK Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m. It will include booths for military recruiters, the USO and America Supports You, a Defense Department program highlighting grassroots and corporate support for the nation's servicemen and women. Pre-game festivities will include a swearing-in ceremony for military recruits and a flyover by four F-16's from the 113th Wing Group, Andrew's Air Force Base.
