D.C. United and Leidos have once again partnered to present the third annual Armed Forces Week, held September 19-24 at locations throughout the National Capital Region. The series of events will honor the proud men, women and families of the U.S. Armed Forces for their dedication and service to the country. The week will culminate in Armed Forces Night at D.C. Unitedās match against Orlando City SC at RFK Stadium on Sept. 24 at 7 PM.
Monday, September 19
United players will lead a soccer clinic with 100 children of Armed Forces members at Fort Meade.
- Ft. Meade | 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Rd, Md, 20755
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Each participant to receive four tickets to Armed Forces Night on Sept. 24 against Orlando City SC
Tuesday, September 20
D.C. United holding Open Training Session for military members to watch the Black-and-Red prepare for their match on Sept. 24 against Orlando City SC.
- RFK Stadium | 2400 East Capitol St SE, Washington, D.C., 20003
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 21
United players visit USO Warrior and Family Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md, 20889
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, September 22
Honor Flight - WWII Veterans
- United players and staff to greet veterans at Ronald Reagan National Airport
- Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetary
To learn more about Honor Flight, visit their website.
#DCU welcomed veterans aboard the #HonorFlight to D.C. today to celebrate Armed Forces Week.#DCUSalute@Leidosinc: https://t.co/pL4Zm1m7Lypic.twitter.com/MIQmQbV9Fp
ā D.C. United (@dcunited) September 22, 2016
Friday, September 23
United players and staff join Leidos employees to create TAPS anniversary cards.
- 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, Va, 20190
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 24
Armed Forces Night, presented by Leidos and GEICO | D.C. United v. Orlando City SC
- Armed Forces members and veterans to receive discounted and donated tickets
- First 7,500 fans to receive camouflage D.C. United t-shirt
- Players warm up pre-game in camouflage t-shirt
- Game jerseys to feature camouflage numbers
- Army recruiters in Lot 8 Tailgate
- U.S. Army band "Pershing's Own" - performing in tailgate (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
- Air Force Enlistment Ceremony on-field pre-game
- Color Guard (United States Coast Guard) on-field pre-game
- Retired United States Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) to deliver match ball
- Ceremonial Coin Toss and First Kick: Armed Forces
- Halftime
- Silent Drill Team performance (United States Coast Guard)
