Army Reserve Drill Sgt. of the Year, Staff Sgt. Christopher Croslin, speaks with Brady White and Trent Irwin of Orange County, Calif., during the West Team walk-through practice in preparation for the 2015 Army All-American Bowl. Croslin as well as Sgt. 1st Class Sara Schultz, Army Reserve Career Counselor of the Year, are serving as Soldier mentors to the 100 High School seniors selected to participate in the 15th Annual All-American Bowl held in San Antonio, Texas.
A 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team athlete makes a jumping catch during practice at Saint Mary’s Hall, Dec. 30, 2014. The Army All-American Bowl brings the top 100 high school football players from across the country together for one East verses West all-star grudge match held annually at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.
Army All-American Bowl Week
Story by L.A. Sully, USAREC, Columbia Battalion
Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton
Dec. 30, 2014
The week leading up to the 15th U.S. Army All-American Bowl is all about showcasing the Army to high school football players, coaches, band members, parents, educators, and influential community leaders in San Antonio, Texas, for Saturday’s game.
Game kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST at the Alamo dome. It will be aired live on NBC and to Soldiers deployed overseas.
Ninety high school senior football players from across the U.S. will play on the East and West teams in representation of the nation’s strength.
The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, made up of 125 high school student band members from across the country, perform during halftime.
Players and band members earn their spots by displaying talent and representing the Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
Throughout the week, these 215 teenagers will interact with Army Soldiers and learn what it means to be a Soldier.
Story by L.A. Sully, USAREC, Columbia Battalion
Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton
Dec. 30, 2014
The week leading up to the 15th U.S. Army All-American Bowl is all about showcasing the Army to high school football players, coaches, band members, parents, educators, and influential community leaders in San Antonio, Texas, for Saturday’s game.
Game kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. EST at the Alamo dome. It will be aired live on NBC and to Soldiers deployed overseas.
Ninety high school senior football players from across the U.S. will play on the East and West teams in representation of the nation’s strength.
The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, made up of 125 high school student band members from across the country, perform during halftime.
Players and band members earn their spots by displaying talent and representing the Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
Throughout the week, these 215 teenagers will interact with Army Soldiers and learn what it means to be a Soldier.