CHARLESTON, S.C. – As a thank you for their hard work before, during and after Hurricane Matthew, The Citadel Athletic Department is offering a free ticket to all emergency management personnel in the tri-county area for the Oct. 29 football game against ETSU sponsored by Live 5 News.

The Citadel football team is currently 6-0 and ranked No. 5 in the country. The Bulldogs and Buccaneers are set for a 2 p.m. kickoff inside Johnson Hagood Stadium on Oct. 29.

Emergency management personnel eligible for a free ticket include police, fire, EMS, hospital workers, South Carolina Electric & Gas, South Carolina Department of Transportation, municipal public works, municipal parks and urban forestry. In addition to the free ticket, a discount of 50% off regular ticket price is available to the immediate family of emergency management personnel redeeming the free ticket offer.

Tickets for emergency personnel can be claimed at The Citadel Athletic Ticket Office located on the first floor of McAlister Field House or by calling the ticket office at 843-953-DOGS (3647). Identification will be necessary either at the time of purchase or when picking up the ticket.

The Citadel has tied the best start to a season in program history and this week travels to Wofford for a 1:30 p.m. matchup with the Terriers. Saturday's game is available on ESPN3.

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