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Ducks Honor Military with Spring Football Game

The University of Oregon football team played their annual spring game this weekend. The Ducks dedicated the game to all who serve in the armed forces. Before the game, Oregon National Guard; Col. Jason Schwabel presented a plaque to Coach Chip Kelley. At halftime, soldiers from the Oregon Army National Guard’s Honor Guard performed a ceremonial folding of the United States flag while explaining each fold of the flag to the crowd. Especially moving was to see members of the National Guard go through an enlistment or reenlistment ceremony. After the game, members from all five military branches exchanged coins for jerseys with Ducks team members.

 

 

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