For my dad, a WWII Navy vet, Navy! For my youngest stepbrother, two cousins, and my uncle, a WWII Army vet, Army! A couple of stepbrothers (Marines) and a couple of cousins (Air Force) kinda get left out, though I suppose the Marines can slide in under Navy.
I was Air Force my son Navy so both of us just want Army to lose. Whatever the outcome the mix of patriotism and an athletic contest just can’t be beat
I love this game. It’s not great football, but the event is fantastic. I didn’t attend the Academy, but I had many friends who did. Go Army, beat Navy.
I don’t do competition. I mean we’ve watched the big ones like the Superbowl but I’m equally happy for either team when they make a good play. Even board games. It’s fun, I don’t care who wins.
At least they don’t do this every week. We don’t want the armed forces to have their brains slowly deteriorate with repeated blows, like it happens in the NFL.
My Father was in the Navy, I was in the Army. My Son the Marines. My Father’s humor was lost on my Son when he told him they referred to Marines as “sea going Bell Hops”.
There is a tradition of stealing Navy’s mascot goat before the game. This year Army stole the wrong goat. Army and Navy have special uniforms for the game. This year’s Army uniform honors the U.S. Special Forces. Go Army, beat Navy.
My wife was in the Army reserves, however we have 3 children who all joined the Navy. I grew up as an Airforce BRAT. So, we have most of the services covered.
True, and the fighting will probably continue. Just be sure to tell your child in youth hockey to keep their helmet ON until after they skate thru the postgame handshake line. Even if the opposing team is not Canadian.
I’m always amazed that people believe that if you dislike sports, if you just see it in this ONE venue, or watch this ONE game, you’ll suddenly be sold. Somehow, opera and ballet fans don’t feel the need to prosthelytize like this. Fish lovers are the same way. “You just haven’t had the right fish.” No, I just hate fish. Bugger off.
I was Air Force, and as the general said: “No son, the Soviets are the adversary. The enemy is the Navy.” But seriously, it’s just a football game, kids.
Well, my families history of service starts in Upper Canada in 1796 when one of the grands arrived simply because he was single. Someone has served in the Army from then till I wandered home in mid 1975. History shows I should cheer for Army. That said I have fallen in love with Pensacola and they support the Naval air service and I love the Blue Angels. So there is a ‘lean’ towards navy. The real up side it I do not watch either American college ball nor CFL. And with the Packers on a bye, I’ll track down Tampa today, maybe.
Both grandfathers were in the Army Air Corps (later Army Air Force) in different theatres. Great uncles were in the Navy or Marines (One was involved in the Battle of Brisbane and later moved there permanently) and a few were in the “regular” Army. One Grandmother was a WASP. She taught me how to fly before I got my driver’s license. And my father graduated West Point but went into the Air Force. Both teams will have new uniforms for the game. I’ll be looking for those but most of my football energy that Saturday will be preparing for watch parties for the Western and Eastern Finals of the CFL on Sunday. The BBQ will be used. And the smoker. I have plans for a burnt finger surprise (make a lattice work out of good, thick bacon. Place homemade sausage in the middle. Roll it together. You might have to use cooking string, Cook, or smoke, over low heat until it’s done) Might have to make two. But no poutine!!!
It doesn’t matter if you watch it or not. If you do great! If not, no problem. The important thing is, no matter what branch of the military you served, you are one of the most important people on earth, because without you, I and a lot of other people may not be alive today.
I realize these are “service academies” that play, but no matter what, they are still part of the military, and they protect this country. Don’t forget that Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines all field football teams. If they “drafted” the soldiers to play for these teams, just think of what powerhouses these academies they could be in sports! (Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong…)
Even thought my dad has passed away, my sister still watches the game. She was Army; Dad was Navy. If Navy wins now, my sister looks up to heaven and says…good game dad. If Army wins, she says ‘ha got you again!’
Fr. Mulcahey: “Ready to win one for the Gipper?”Lt. Col. Blake: “Notre Dame isn’t playing [in the Army-Navy Game], Father.”Fr. Mulcahey: “Then what’s all the fuss about?”
ARMY. Both of us in the Army, met in the Pentagon and were married in the chapel at Arlington National Cemetery. (I outranked him when we got married LOL.)
alasko almost 3 years ago
Navy!
kbyrdleroy123 almost 3 years ago
I don’t care for college football but I love the rivalry.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Great family photos, Jimmy!
Sharon L Brister Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Go Navy, beat Army!
amethyst52 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My neighbor’s son graduated from Annapolis and one of my best friends West Point. I can’t take sides. My dad was in the Navy first, and then the Army.
anna almost 3 years ago
“Whether you care for college football… "What if you don’t care about football at all? ;-}
whahoppened almost 3 years ago
Is there a game? I didn’t notice.
nosirrom almost 3 years ago
I’ll be square, thank you.
qct almost 3 years ago
Wonder how many of you know when and why the Navy was begun, who was president and who were they fighting-just a clue, we are still fighting them.
Bullet Bronson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I hope the tooth fairy left you a nice piece of change for that missing tooth, Janis.
jmworacle almost 3 years ago
GOD BLESS our military!
John Smith almost 3 years ago
Army vs Navy
The only games where everyone playing is willing to die for everyone watching.
Skeptical Meg almost 3 years ago
It’s a not.
bblosser almost 3 years ago
For my dad, a WWII Navy vet, Navy! For my youngest stepbrother, two cousins, and my uncle, a WWII Army vet, Army! A couple of stepbrothers (Marines) and a couple of cousins (Air Force) kinda get left out, though I suppose the Marines can slide in under Navy.
annefackler61 almost 3 years ago
I’m originally from Virginia Beach… Go Navy !!!
The earth is 3/4 water….Go Navy !!!
flushed almost 3 years ago
I was Air Force my son Navy so both of us just want Army to lose. Whatever the outcome the mix of patriotism and an athletic contest just can’t be beat
Aubrey Dacus almost 3 years ago
Go Navy………….
[Traveler] Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I love this game. It’s not great football, but the event is fantastic. I didn’t attend the Academy, but I had many friends who did. Go Army, beat Navy.
flagmichael almost 3 years ago
The match-up is just so biased: it is played on land.
DebUSNRet almost 3 years ago
Wonder who those are in the military pics and who was the relative?
Tyge almost 3 years ago
I’ve had two sons in Army, one in Navy, one in Marines, so I have to be neutral.
dandrew55 almost 3 years ago
Go Navy Beat Army
James Lindley Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My boss is retired Navy. I’m retired Air Force. I probably will forget about the game.
jimsr almost 3 years ago
go Army, beat Navy.
david_42 almost 3 years ago
Ex-Navy, GO ARMY!
Grace Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I don’t do competition. I mean we’ve watched the big ones like the Superbowl but I’m equally happy for either team when they make a good play. Even board games. It’s fun, I don’t care who wins.
i_am_the_jam almost 3 years ago
At least they don’t do this every week. We don’t want the armed forces to have their brains slowly deteriorate with repeated blows, like it happens in the NFL.
Wedgeman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That is there only football game I ever watch.GO ARMY!
SpacedInvader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My Father was in the Navy, I was in the Army. My Son the Marines. My Father’s humor was lost on my Son when he told him they referred to Marines as “sea going Bell Hops”.
gawaintheknight almost 3 years ago
When does Space Force play?
ncorgbl almost 3 years ago
There is a tradition of stealing Navy’s mascot goat before the game. This year Army stole the wrong goat. Army and Navy have special uniforms for the game. This year’s Army uniform honors the U.S. Special Forces. Go Army, beat Navy.
Sir Isaac almost 3 years ago
Go Navy…Beat Army.
mrsdonaldson almost 3 years ago
Navy!
I was FRAMED!!!!!! almost 3 years ago
My wife was in the Army reserves, however we have 3 children who all joined the Navy. I grew up as an Airforce BRAT. So, we have most of the services covered.
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Excellent chance to bet. Now what shall they wage?
Dr. Whom almost 3 years ago
Army brat here, so Army. But haven’t watched football at any level for years. This year it’s on CBS. Might take a look…
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
There’s no loser regardless of the score……
NotQuitePerfectTommy almost 3 years ago
True, and the fighting will probably continue. Just be sure to tell your child in youth hockey to keep their helmet ON until after they skate thru the postgame handshake line. Even if the opposing team is not Canadian.
mkw Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m always amazed that people believe that if you dislike sports, if you just see it in this ONE venue, or watch this ONE game, you’ll suddenly be sold. Somehow, opera and ballet fans don’t feel the need to prosthelytize like this. Fish lovers are the same way. “You just haven’t had the right fish.” No, I just hate fish. Bugger off.
John Leonard Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I was Air Force, and as the general said: “No son, the Soviets are the adversary. The enemy is the Navy.” But seriously, it’s just a football game, kids.
formathe almost 3 years ago
Well, my families history of service starts in Upper Canada in 1796 when one of the grands arrived simply because he was single. Someone has served in the Army from then till I wandered home in mid 1975. History shows I should cheer for Army. That said I have fallen in love with Pensacola and they support the Naval air service and I love the Blue Angels. So there is a ‘lean’ towards navy. The real up side it I do not watch either American college ball nor CFL. And with the Packers on a bye, I’ll track down Tampa today, maybe.
Chuck2Carol Premium Member almost 3 years ago
So Arlo used to have a dog?? I wonder how he switched from dog lover to cat servant [revealing my personal bias…].
Teto85 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Both grandfathers were in the Army Air Corps (later Army Air Force) in different theatres. Great uncles were in the Navy or Marines (One was involved in the Battle of Brisbane and later moved there permanently) and a few were in the “regular” Army. One Grandmother was a WASP. She taught me how to fly before I got my driver’s license. And my father graduated West Point but went into the Air Force. Both teams will have new uniforms for the game. I’ll be looking for those but most of my football energy that Saturday will be preparing for watch parties for the Western and Eastern Finals of the CFL on Sunday. The BBQ will be used. And the smoker. I have plans for a burnt finger surprise (make a lattice work out of good, thick bacon. Place homemade sausage in the middle. Roll it together. You might have to use cooking string, Cook, or smoke, over low heat until it’s done) Might have to make two. But no poutine!!!
I'm Sad almost 3 years ago
It doesn’t matter if you watch it or not. If you do great! If not, no problem. The important thing is, no matter what branch of the military you served, you are one of the most important people on earth, because without you, I and a lot of other people may not be alive today.
I'm Sad almost 3 years ago
I realize these are “service academies” that play, but no matter what, they are still part of the military, and they protect this country. Don’t forget that Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines all field football teams. If they “drafted” the soldiers to play for these teams, just think of what powerhouses these academies they could be in sports! (Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong…)
RonMcCalip almost 3 years ago
Back to Arlo & Janis… GO NAVY!
ScretWitch almost 3 years ago
Old Army vet here: GO ARMY, Beat Navy! :D
Homerville Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Great strip ! Love this. Sharing to FB
Tammie Weber almost 3 years ago
Go Army!!!!
sheashea almost 3 years ago
Go Navy, Beat Army!!! Hubby’s retired Navy.
Natarose almost 3 years ago
Even thought my dad has passed away, my sister still watches the game. She was Army; Dad was Navy. If Navy wins now, my sister looks up to heaven and says…good game dad. If Army wins, she says ‘ha got you again!’
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 3 years ago
Not a head banger.
DDrazen almost 3 years ago
Fr. Mulcahey: “Ready to win one for the Gipper?”Lt. Col. Blake: “Notre Dame isn’t playing [in the Army-Navy Game], Father.”Fr. Mulcahey: “Then what’s all the fuss about?”
sbwertz almost 3 years ago
ARMY. Both of us in the Army, met in the Pentagon and were married in the chapel at Arlington National Cemetery. (I outranked him when we got married LOL.)
oakie817 almost 3 years ago
many many years ago when i was in the Navy, they broadcast the game on the flight deck, i showed up rooting for Army
MarthaGwen Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Go Army!!!
bevgreyjones almost 3 years ago
I lived in Center City Philadelphia, so memories of my early twenties include being hit on by cadets and midshipmen out to see the sights every year.
StoicLion1973 almost 3 years ago
As an alum of the US Naval Academy, I sincerely say: Go Navy!!! Beat Army!!!
Wayne Simanovsky Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m with Jan. NAVY