The Medal of Honor Bowl, which will be televised live nationally by the NBC Sports Network, is a premier all-star game the features the nation’s top draft-eligible college football players as projected for the NFL Draft. The game honors the Medal of Honor recipients and the game’s beneficiaries, the Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, disabled veterans and wounded warriors.

The Falcons cheerleaders will be making their second appearance at the game as they performed in the inaugural game in 2014.

“With appreciation to the entire Atlanta Falcons organization, we welcome the famous Falcon Cheerleaders to our 2nd Medal of Honor Bowl Game,” said McQueeney. “These young ladies will assist us in mirroring the fan experience of an NFL game in Charleston. Our game will also feature NFL officials sent from the league office. With the NFL cheerleaders, the NFL referees, and the aspiring NFL players, this game will again be something special.”

“We are honored to have been chosen again this year to participate in this rewarding event to recognize some of our country’s heroes,” said Chato Hendrix, the cheerleaders’ coordinator. “We are looking forward to interacting and cheering on the Medal of Honor recipients, fans and athletes.”

Prior to the game, the cheerleaders will be on hand at the FanFest to sell their calendars and sign autographs and take pictures. After the contest, they will also be on the field for pictures.

The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders perform a variety of moves during the Falcons home games at the Georgia Dome. The squad debuted in the 1966 as “The Falconettes,” and the squad currently has 35 cheerleaders of which 19 will be at the Medal of Honor Bowl Game. Like many other squads, the cheerleaders also make various appearances at events throughout Atlanta and the Southeast. The squad also releases an annual swimsuit calendar.

Tickets, which range from $15-$40, may be secured at the Medal of Honor Bowl Game’s dedicated website www.MOHbowl.com. They will also be available at The Citadel Athletic Ticket Office at 843/953-DOGS (3647) after Dec. 6.

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