Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Coulter | 151211-N-JY507-406 Bremerton, Wash. (Dec. 11, 2015) – The Navy team celebrates their...... read more read more
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BREMERTON, Wash. – Sailors of Navy Region Northwest won their third consecutive flag-football game 21-0 against the Army and Air Force team from Joint Base Lewis-McChord during the 16th annual Army-Navy flag football game at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)-Bremerton Dec. 11.
The event also included the inaugural Women’s Flag Football Game, a tailgate party between games and halftime entertainment from Klahowya Secondary School Marching Band and Drill Team.
“The Navy-Army flag football games are a unique way to highlight the talented and physically fit military personnel in our area while boosting morale and enjoying a good-spirted, classic rivalry,” said Capt. Tom Zwolfer, commanding officer, NBK, from Wood Dale, Illinois. “It’s also a great opportunity to ramp up team spirit the day before the Army-Navy collegiate game.”
Even with inclement weather, fans of both sides showed up in great numbers to support their respective teams.
“I love playing football with these guys on the team,” said Master-at-Arms Seaman Patrick Gannon, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, from Huntington Beach, California. “This is a great opportunity to play against the Army squad and I couldn’t be happier to have been a part of it this year.”
Among the celebrations there was a somber note; Navy Head Coach Dannie Burleigh, from Beaumont, Texas, decided this would be his last year with the team.
“The game has always been about the Sailors and Soldiers and I’m blessed to have been here since the very beginning back in 2000,” said Burleigh. “They played for each other tonight, 28 guys from 28 walks of life coming together as an amazing team to play a great game against the Army. This is definitely one of the most talented teams I have ever had the honor of coaching.”
As the game came to a close the trophy was presented to Coach Burleigh and the team from Capt. Zwolfer.
| Date Taken: | 12.11.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 12.14.2015 14:13 |
| Story ID: | 184464 |
| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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