WHAT:
BridgeValley Community and Technical College will host Military & Veterans Night with
the Charleston Dirty Birds, bringing together military members, veterans, first responders,
their families and community organizations for a special evening of recognition at
the ballpark.
BridgeValley is providing complimentary tickets to eligible military members, veterans and first responders, with up to four tickets available per person.
The evening will include participation from local veterans and first responders, JROTC students from Nitro High School and South Charleston High School, representatives from veteran-serving organizations, and members of the BridgeValley community.
WHO:
- Military members, veterans and their families
- Local first responders
- BridgeValley President Dr. Chris Treadway
- Nitro High School JROTC
- South Charleston High School JROTC
- West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance representatives
- Vet Center representative
- BridgeValley Emergency Medical Services representatives
- Additional veteran and community partners
WHEN:
September 11, 2026
Gates open approximately 5:45 p.m.
Welcome and pregame recognition prior to first pitch
First pitch: 6:35 p.m.
WHERE:
GoMart Ballpark
601 Morris St
Charleston, WV 25301
VISUALS / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Media will have opportunities to capture military members, veterans, first responders
and JROTC students participating in the evening’s activities; BridgeValley’s ambulance
and EMS representatives; pregame recognition; and the ceremonial first pitch.
Interview opportunities will be available with BridgeValley representatives and participating veterans and first responders.
TICKETS:
Military members, veterans and first responders may request up to four complimentary
tickets by contacting [email protected].