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Flyers Host Military Appreciation Night

December 1, 2005 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release


FORT WORTH, Texas, December 1, 2005 - To show their appreciation and gratitude to the many service men and women who protect our country each day, the Fort Worth Flyers will host a "Military Appreciation Night" on Thursday, Dec. 1 as the Flyers host the Arkansas RimRockers at 7 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

In celebration of the day, military personnel can receive a $7 discounted ticket by presenting military identification at the Flyers box office located in front of the Fort Worth Convention Center.

"Military Appreciation Night provides the Flyers and the entire Fort Worth community with the opportunity to honor our armed forces and express our appreciation for all that they do to help protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans," said team president Todd Speer.

The salute tips off with the presentation of colors by the Naval Color Guard. Naval Captain John McCormack will present the honorary tipoff for the game. Each branch of the military will be honored at halftime, and fans will also be entertained by the FlyGirls, the Flyers' official dance team.

Select Flyers players and the FlyGirls dance team will participate in a free post-game autograph session. The team's Kid's Fun Zone featuring interactive inflatables will also be available for children of all ages through the third quarter.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with free parking available throughout downtown Fort Worth. Tickets start at $10 per seat and can be purchased at fwflyers.com or at Ticketmaster outlets including Foley's, Fiesta, Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, and f.y.e. To charge by phone, call (972) 647-5700.

The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Fayetteville Patriots (N.C.), Florida Flame (Ft. Myers), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Roanoke Dazzle (Va.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.). The Flyers are affiliated with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers.

For more information about the Flyers, call (817) 698-8333 or log on to fwflyers.com.

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