ARMY comes to College Station: THANKS!

dtex50
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:17:50 +0000

As a Texas A&M former student, I have attended a LOT of games at Kyle Field in College Station. Last Saturday’s Army vs. A&M event was one of the best. Sure, the game was entertaining, but the events surrounding the game were the best part of the day.

The Aggie Corps traditionally steps off from the Corps dorm area before each game, marches through campus, and enters Kyle Field. Last Saturday, the West Point cadets were in the center of this procession. They were wildly applauded by the A&M fans.

Before the start of the game, and after the National Anthem, a group of Apache choppers flew over the field. The fans were then treated to a great show by the Golden Knights. They landed in the middle of the field, and during game, they graciously signed autographs, posed for photos, and visited with wounded Iraq theater vets seated in the end zone. During the game, the big screen at Kyle Field showed a short film honoring the tradition of both schools. The Aggie Band played music representing each service branch, and added a tribute to the visiting cadets: the Ballad of the Green Berets.

Thanks Army!!