Commissioner's Trophy Game features second Army vs. Navy Flag Football Matchup

 Commissioner's Trophy Game features second Army vs. Navy Flag Football Matchup

 

BOSTON, Massachusetts  - The Office of Veterans’ Services for the City of Boston will host the second annual Army Navy Flag football game at 11 AM on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Clemente Field located at the Back Bay Fens. 

 

The Office of Veterans’ Services along with the FLAG Flag Football League, and The New England Patriots will serve as partners for this event.

 

Sailors from the USS Constitution and Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) New England will take on Soldiers from U.S Army Boston Recruiting Company in this annual event, Both teams are excited to create their version of this time-honored tradition. 

 

“United in one purpose to recruit the best talent for our nation’s military, on Saturday the Army- Navy game highlights that our teams are strong and ready to compete. From Evacuation Day in 1776, to our victory last year, the Army wins. We believe winning matters and are looking forward to an exciting game,” said US Army CPT Collin Clark.

LT Schmiegel, Operations Officer at NTAG New England said, “As a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and an active duty service member of the Navy, I am honored to have experienced the time honored tradition and rivalry of the Army-Navy Football game. It’s one of those events that just gives you chills to be a part of; it is truly more than a game and is a competition that represents the fighting spirit, but also the comradery, of our armed forces. That the city of Boston would take the time to honor such a tradition in its own way, honoring our branches of service, is truly exemplary and has such a profound impact on bringing our community together. Go Navy, Beat Army!

Commissioner Robert Santiago, who served as a crewmember on board the USS Constitution, said, "As Commissioner I'm not rooting for any team, despite my Navy service and ties with the USS Constitution. This game is just one way we get to honor and recognize our service members and is a great way for our community to come together and see another side of our soldiers, and sailors.  It’s an opportunity to get to know them.  This is going to be a fun game to watch."

“The Army Navy Flag Football game is a wonderful event, honoring our servicemen and women and bringing together members of the United States Army and Navy in the name of friendly competition and mutual respect,” said Phil Buttafuoco, Executive Director of Special Events for Kraft Sports + Entertainment. “We look forward to a similar opportunity as our organization and the entire New England region eagerly anticipate the honor of hosting the 2023 Army Navy Game presented by USAA. We are excited to continue to work in conjunction with the City of Boston’s Office of Veterans’ Services to create great memories and celebrate our military in the lead-up to America’s Game at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 9, 2023.”

 

The Army won the inaugural game and took home the Commissioner’s Trophy last year. 

 

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