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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scrappers' opening night at Eastwood Field is here again for 27th season
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – Wednesday is opening night at Eastwood Field — the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are back in action and no one is more excited than Scrappy himself. The first pitch against State College is at 7:05 p.m. but get there early for a live pregame performance by The Suns of Beaches band. The first 1,000 adults will get a free Hawaiian shirt. It's also Military Appreciation Night — get two free upper box seat tickets with a valid military ID at the box office. After the game, there will be fireworks. Tuesday night was Scrapper Fest at the Eastwood Mall — a time to get fans excited for the 27th season. Former Major Leaguer and second-year manager Quinton McCracken addressed the crowd, outlining the kind of team he'll be leading. 'We're doubling down but as far as excitement pertaining to this year's team, I mean, we've got a lot of good athletes, we got a lot of live bodies, strong kids that are looking to go out and make a name for themselves,' he said. On Thursday, you can get in the game for just $1 — plus, $1 hot dogs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Armed Forces Celebration kicks off after proclamation signing in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A proclamation signing Monday morning officially kicked off the two-week-long Armed Forces Celebration in Madison County. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Paul Finley and Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon all signed the proclamation recognizing June 1 through June 14 as the Armed Forces Celebration in the area. 'A chaotic mess': Vietnam Veterans reflect on war after 50 years 'It is an honor for me to be able to sign this proclamation here on behalf of the residents in Madison County,' McCutcheon said at the ceremony. 'Thank you to our military for what they do for us, not only here in Madison County, but in our country as a whole.' Key national military initiatives happen right in Madison County, making the area one of the largest armed forces populations in the state. 'When they need something, they call area code 256,' Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Military Affairs Committee Chair and Retired U.S. Army Major General Jim Myles said. 'The sacrifices and also what we do to protect our country is a national treasure.' Because of that large population, county officials find it fitting and necessary to hold two weeks full of events in their honor and to thank them. 'You're not a patient, you're a resident': State veteran-only nursing home provides resources, benefits 'Now we have this event where we're recognizing people on the Arsenal that are doing so much for our country,' Myles said. 'And it's about the community saying 'we know who you are and we appreciate who you are'.' U.S. Army Major General and U.S. Army Materiel Command Chief of Staff Kevin Meisler said those community connections are what encourage them and keep them going. 'When you have the support of the community around you, it makes you energized,' Meisler said. 'It gets you out there. You feel like 'hey, I could do anything'…I've never been to a community that's been more military-friendly in the entire world. I'm honestly truly honored to live in this area.' County leaders planned a plethora of events, catering to a wide range of interests and community involvement spanning the two-week period. MONDAY, June 2: Proclamation Signing, Veterans Memorial, 8 a.m. WEDNESDAY, June 4: Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon, VBC Saturn Ballroom, 12 p.m. THURSDAY, June 5: Team Redstone vs. Community Leaders Softball Game, Toyota Field, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, June 5: Business After Hours at Softball Game, Toyota Field, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FRIDAY, June 6: Military Appreciation Night at Huntsville City FC, Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium, game starts at 7 p.m. SATURDAY, June 7: U.S. Army Birthday Celebration, Redstone Gateway, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. MONDAY, June 9: Concert in the Park and Fireworks, Big Spring Park, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY, June 12: Department of the Army Civilian Dinner, Jackson Center, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, June 14: AUSA Army 250th Birthday Ball, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Davidson Center, 6 p.m. While the county has hosted the Armed Forces Celebration for several years, it falls on the Army's 250th birthday during this year's events. Myles encourages everyone in the area to attend the events and celebrate alongside the Armed Forces personnel over the two weeks. 'It's not just coming out and saying, 'Thank you for your service, we appreciate it,'' Myles said. 'It's about coming and bringing your lawn chairs and sitting down in Big Spring Park, watching the music, and then watching the fireworks. Watch people jump out of airplanes and parachutes. And, it's about watching community leaders try to play softball against other people, trying to beat them a little bit, but having fun; recognizing all of us coming together.' For more details on the events or how to register, visit the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Saba Yemen
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Paratroopers injured in violent landing during show at Arizona baseball stadium
Arizona - Saba: Two paratroopers were injured after a violent landing during an air show at a baseball stadium in the US state of Arizona. In a video circulating on social media, a paratrooper carrying the flag of the Arizona Wildcat team appeared to land at high speed before hitting the ground and rolling. Another parachutist carrying the American flag follows him in a hard landing, while in the background the sound of a worried audience can be heard. The display was part of "Military Appreciation Night," organized by the Arizona baseball team last Saturday at the University of Arizona's High Corbett Field in Tucson. According to the Tucson Fire Department, emergency crews transported the injured to the hospital for immediate treatment. Jason Corriher, a spokesman for the university, told USA Today that the injuries were not serious, and both men are expected to make a full recovery. Corriher added that the safety team responsible for organizing the air show is currently looking into the causes of the accident to avoid a recurrence in the future. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
VA police officer shares his journey through Marine Corps, SAPD
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) —Veterans Affairs Police Officer Joe Villalobos shared how his journey through the Marine Corps and time with the San Angelo Police Department helped him to his current position during Military Appreciation Night at the 2025 San Angelo Rodeo. Villalobos shared with Carolyn McEnrue that he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating. 'I knew college wasn't for me and I wanted to just try something a little bit harder,' he said. 99-year-old WW2 veteran attends San Angelo Rodeo Villalobos did two tours in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan during his eight years of service. While talking with McEnrue, Villalobos shared it would be so hot on the flight line in Iraq that their boots would melt to the ground while crews worked on aircraft if they stood in place for too long. 'The first time I stepped off a plane, I felt like somebody had a blow dryer just in my face,' he said. 'It was dry heat, all the time.' During his tours in Afghanistan, Villalobos went from working on planes to helicopters, specifically ammunition. After leaving the military, Villalobos moved to San Angelo with his family and began work as a patrol officer at SAPD. When asked why he started working at the VA as a police officer, Villalobos said, 'Being a veteran myself, I wanted to work closer to veterans and still be a police officer, so it was a great opportunity for me to shift over that way.' Villalobos is the only police officer that is assigned to the VA clinic in San Angelo near Sunset Mall. While on the job, he secures the location and talks with other veterans as they come in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knighthawks and Veterans Outreach Center hosting Military Appreciation Night
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Knighthawks are teaming up with the Veterans Outreach Center to host Military Appreciation Night for Saturday's game. Festivities include an American flag giveaway to the first 1,000 fans, and 2,000 co-branded mini-flags featuring the Knighthawks military-jersey design will also be distributed as a pregame giveaway. The team will wear special jerseys as a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. Fans have the opportunity to bid on the jerseys through an online auction on DASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
