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righttopFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2019 Brookfield High School Honors Service Members by Hosting “National Guard Game of the Week”September 6, 2019 – Springfield Local at BrookfieldBrookfield, Ohio – The Brookfield High School football team will be trading out our navy and gold to wear camouflage this week, as a show of support for the men and women serving in our armed forces. The Ohio Army National Guard is loaning the jerseys to the Brookfield Warriors with 2019 being the inaugural year for the “National Guard Game of the Week” program. The jerseys are an extension of the “Operation Buckeye Guard” (OBG) program, which was initiated by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA). High school teams have partnered with the Ohio Army National Guard to support Military Appreciation Games through OBG since 2011. “We’re proud of our long-time partnership with the Ohio Army National Guard, and we’re excited about suiting up in camouflage this year,” said Jerry Cooke, immediate past president of OHSFCA. “It’s a pleasure and a privilege anytime our coaches get to interact with the Guard, and we want our players and fans to recognize the value of the fine men and women who defend our country at every opportunity. Putting a spotlight on them during one of our Friday night football games is a win-win for everybody.”“The National Guard has a mission to serve its local communities, so we’re happy to provide this resource to schools interested in recognizing our service members,” said Sgt. Maj. Justin Sprankle, senior enlisted Soldier assigned to the OHARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion.The Ohio Army National Guard is comprised of approximately 11,500 Citizen-Soldiers, and offers many benefits such as 100% college tuition, paid job training and affordable healthcare for part-time service.The Brookfield Local School District feels it is important to recognize and honor the members of the military and veterans for their service to our country. Along with the National Guard Game of the Week, the Brookfield Warriors are also honoring active duty personnel and veterans by having them stand with our cheerleaders, band members and football players during the playing of the National Anthem.-30-For additional information, contact: Tim Taylor – AD – timothy.taylor@brookfieldschools.us ................
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