United States Army
Currently Serving
Posted by Thaddeus
Event Attended: Scorpions
Event Location: Clarkston, MI
Event Date: Aug 30th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Army
Veteran
2007 - 2014
Posted by wesley
Event Attended: Texas Rangers - MLB vs Detroit Tigers
Event Location: Arlington, TX
Event Date: Aug 27th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Texas Rangers
I'm a disabled veteran who suffers from PTSD, depression and social anxiety.
I spend most days alone with nobody to talk to. Just being able to go out in public and spend a few hours with family and friends is a priceless gift.
United States Navy
Veteran
1987 - 1988
Posted by Keneth
Event Attended: Scorpions
Event Location: Clarkston, MI
Event Date: Aug 30th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TICKETS. MY SON IS AUTISTIC AND I AM A GULF WAR VETERAN WITH PTSD. THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN FOR THE BOTH OF US AND WE GOT TO DO A FATHER SON DAY. PLUS THE STEELERS WON!!
United States Army
Veteran
1993 - 1998
Posted by Brian
Event Attended: Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL vs Detroit Lions
Event Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Event Date: Aug 28th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Janet from PA, Doug from TX, Keith A from NJ, Jason from PA, Jeremy from PA, Micheal from MD, Sean from OH, John from MI, Andrew from SC, Chris from MD, Kathleen D from DE, Tom, Freddy Revah from CA, Doug from PA, barbara from IL, Richard from TX
United States Air Force
Veteran
1971 - 1991
Posted by Dana
Event Attended: Erie SeaWolves - Minor AA vs Akron RubberDucks
Event Location: Erie, PA
Event Date: Aug 21st 2022
Tickets Donated By: Erie SeaWolves - (AA) MiLB
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1987 - 1991
Posted by Kendall
Event Attended: Arizona Diamondbacks - MLB vs St. Louis Cardinals
Event Location: Phoenix, AZ
Event Date: Aug 20th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Arizona Public Service
United States Air Force
Veteran
1983 - 2004
Posted by Yvonne
Event Attended: Washington Nationals - MLB vs Chicago Cubs
Event Location: Washington, DC
Event Date: Aug 15th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Washington Nationals
United States Army
Veteran
2004 - 2013
Posted by Danny
Event Attended: Houston Texans - NFL vs New Orleans Saints
Event Location: Houston, TX
Event Date: Aug 13th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Houston Texans
United States Navy
Veteran
2008 - 2016
Posted by Ronnie
Event Attended: Rod Stewart With Special Guest Cheap Trick
Event Location: Mansfield, MA
Event Date: Aug 12th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
A word of warning to other veterans who may attend another performance of this tour, the visual and thematic content can be very triggering for those of us suffering from PTSD. Unfortunately, my battle buddy wasn't able to attend the show with me, so there were times I felt overwhelmed by the violent and graphic imagery. I was able to make it through using the therapeutic techniques learned from my VA appointed therapist, which gives me hope for my future.
United States Army
Veteran
1999 - 2004
Posted by Jason
Event Attended: Roger Waters: This is not a Drill
Event Location: Washington, DC
Event Date: Aug 16th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Army
Veteran
1997 - 2017
Posted by Richard
Event Attended: Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 World Tour
Event Location: Atlanta, GA
Event Date: Aug 10th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Army
Veteran
1951 - 1954
Posted by George
Event Attended: Goo Goo Dolls - Summer Tour 2022
Event Location: Laconia, NH
Event Date: Aug 14th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Unknown Donors
United States Army
Veteran
1991 - 1995
Posted by Moe
Event Attended: Houston Texans - NFL vs New Orleans Saints
Event Location: Houston, TX
Event Date: Aug 13th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Houston Texans
United States Army
Veteran
1999 - 2005
Posted by Joseph
Event Attended: 2022 Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
Event Location: Charlotte, NC
Event Date: Aug 11th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Carolina Panthers
United States Army
Veteran
1986 - 2011
Posted by Robert
Event Attended: Cody Jinks
Event Location: Pelham, AL
Event Date: Aug 12th 2022
Tickets Donated By: True Grit Management
United States Army
Veteran
1995 - 2002
Posted by john
Event Attended: Chicago Cubs - MLB vs Washington Nationals
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Aug 8th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Matt from MN, Tina from IA, Thomas from IL, Alex from IL, Leticia from IL, David from IL, Nada from CT, Michael from IL, Timothy from IL, Sanjay from IL, Brent from IN
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2002 - 2006
Posted by Reid
Event Attended: Philadelphia Phillies - MLB vs Miami Marlins
Event Location: Philadelphia, PA
Event Date: Aug 10th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Stacey from NJ, Carolyn from MD
United States Army
Veteran
1974 - 1976
Posted by Kenneth
Event Attended: ZZ Top - Raw Whisky Tour
Event Location: Simpsonville, SC
Event Date: Aug 7th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Navy
Veteran
1983 - 1987
Posted by Tom
Event Attended: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB vs Cincinnati Reds
Event Location: Milwaukee, WI
Event Date: Aug 7th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB
United States Army
Veteran
2002 - 2012
Posted by Shawn
Event Attended: Onerepublic: Never Ending Summer Tour
Event Location: Tinley Park, IL
Event Date: Aug 3rd 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2001 - 2005
Posted by Phap Phan
Event Attended: Alanis Morissette With Special Guest Garbage
Event Location: Wheatland, CA
Event Date: Aug 4th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
Footprint Center, Arizona Rattlers, Northern Arizona Wranglers, vendors, and your fantastic staffs for such a great time!
It was my fifth visit to Footprint Center to watch the Rattlers play. It's always a fun time no matter what! Of course, Mike accompanied me as well as did his mom and my wife.
Getting to the game was quite an adventure. First, Highway 10 was closed, so we had to take a long, crazy detour. Then, we got caught in the torrential rains that hit Phoenix. By the time we walked the half block from the parking garage to the stadium, we were drenched, which you will detect if you look closely at my picture. The four of us had to buy new team shirts, which was not really a bad thing.
This second round playoff game was exciting, as the lead went back and fourth. The Wranglers were a tough team, particularly since this was only their second year in existence. Best wishes to them in the playoffs! However, having said this, the officiating was the worst I have ever seen at any game in my life, especially Referee 34. It seems he was intentionally looking for penalties to call against the Rattlers, but refused to call violations against them by the Wranglers. I'm not one to blame a loss on the refs, but they were pathetic! Also, losing at home by "one point" is very sad!
Following are two excerpts from a report by arizonasports.com:
"The Northern Arizona Wranglers defeated the Arizona Rattlers 52-51 in what was a competitive shootout that featured a controversial ending."
"The biggest play of the game was when we made our extra point after scoring, they call holding, our kicker gets roughed, he's on the ground hurt," Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy said. "Then our medical team is out there looking at him, we are trying to get him off the field and they start the clock."
In any case, attending a game is such a happy time for families. There are contests where fans can win prizes and money. There are also crowd-involved activities and camera searches for various antics, such as the best air guitar, fist pump, dance cam, kiss cam, and football toss, throughout the game, and a 50-50 raffle. After games, there is the golden opportunity to take pictures with the players and those gorgeous cheer leaders as well as get their autographs.
Footprint Center is an awesome arena! We sat in Section 101, which was on the 20 yard line, but there are no bad seats in the house. The food, beverages, team gear, and services are varied and a huge plus. I'm glad there were extra shirts to purchase. On top of everything, my wife caught another during the Shirt Toss. It just so happened it was my size in a color I didn't have.
Again, thank you VetTix, the IFL, Footprint Center, Arizona Rattlers, Northern Arizona Wranglers, vendors, and your stupendous staffs for all you do for us vets. We sincerely appreciate you!
By the way, this was our first year attending Rattlers' games. You have made us fans. We can't wait until next year!
Chuck
United States Air Force
Veteran
1974 - 1978
Posted by Chuck
Event Attended: Arizona Rattlers - IFL vs Northern Arizona Wranglers
Event Location: Phoenix, AZ
Event Date: Jul 30th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Arizona Rattlers - IFL
We bought 12 extra tickets! My friends loved the drink selection, shirts, everything!
Larkin Poe is a fabulous young artist, but for me, it was an honor to see ZZ Top and Willie Nelson.
I am a veteran with PTSD and thanks to you, I am getting out more and connecting with lots of old friends!
I appreciate you!
United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1988 - 1992
Posted by Katherine
Event Attended: Outlaw Ft: Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Gov't Mule, Larkin Park & More
Event Location: Burgettstown, PA
Event Date: Jul 31st 2022
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation
United States Air Force
Veteran
1997 - 2019
Posted by PTS
Event Attended: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB vs Minnesota Twins
Event Location: Milwaukee, WI
Event Date: Jul 27th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB
United States Air Force
Veteran
1997 - 2019
Posted by PTS
Event Attended: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB vs Minnesota Twins
Event Location: Milwaukee, WI
Event Date: Jul 26th 2022
Tickets Donated By: Milwaukee Brewers - MLB