ArmedForces

History

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl is preparing to celebrate its seventh bowl game. Current contracts with Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference run through 2013. 

2003: TCU 31 v. Boise St. 34
2004: Cincinnati 32 v. Marshall 14
2005: Houston 13 v Kansas 42
2006: Tulsa 13 v Utah 25
2007: Cal 42 v Air Force 36 
2008: Houston 34 v Air Force 28 (click to view recap)

Community Involvement

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl tries to be as involved in the Fort Worth community as possible. Staff members go to civic groups to speak and raise awareness of the bowl game. The Bowl and its corporate partners donate thousands of tickets each year to local charities.

During Bowl Week, we make arrangements to bring players, cheerleaders, and mascots to participate in the Welcome Home A Hero program at DFW Airport as well as visit Cook Children’s Hospital and Dallas Veterans Hospital.  The bowl has also become involved in local youth football leagues inviting the league champion(s) to watch the teams practice and be recognized during the game.

In 2008, thanks to our corporate partners, over 3,000 tickets were distributed to active duty military and their families to attend the game for free. During the spring and summer, the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl was proud to donate portions of ticket proceeds to the USO and the Children of Fallen Soldiers fund.

Volunteers

There are currently over 200 volunteers who help with the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Each volunteer is placed on one of 24 committees that concentrates on hospitality and/or event management. For more information on volunteering, please contact the bowl office at 817-810-0012.

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