Photo by: Joseph Craven
10/30/2026 11:59:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
DAYTON, OH -- More than 38,000 military and civilian employees call Wright-Patterson Air Force Base home, making it the state's largest single-site employer. Wright State University Athletics'Â wants to recognize these service members and their families by honoring them on their home court.Â
Wright State University (WSU) and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) are both strong representatives in the Dayton community. Through shared faculty, scholarship programs and the commitment to building a military-friendly community, the two continue to build their relationship to strengthen the Dayton community.Â
A-Abel Family of Companies Veteran Recognition Program, helps bring this vision to life by honoring military members on the Raiders home court. At every Wright State Raiders Men's Basketball home game this season, one nominated veteran or active-duty service member will be selected and honored on the Nutter Center court. The selected service member will receive six free tickets to a WSU game and have their name and branch of service announced to the fans in attendance.The selected service member will also have the opportunity to stand on the court alongside their family as fans recognize and celebrate their service. This program will run until the end of the season at every home game.Â
Behind the PartnershipÂ
A-Abel Family of Companies strives to serve the Dayton community by providing HVAC, plumbing and electrical services throughout Southwest Ohio. However, behind the company's work is a mission shaped by its founder's military background and commitment to serving others. Chuck Norman, founder and owner of A-Abel Family of Companies, served in the United States military before building his company in the Dayton area. His dedication to serving others has helped shape the company's values and its connection to the community.
Wright State University recognizes its close relationship with WPAFB and the role the base played in the university's founding. Wright State's engineering, computer science and aerospace programs have connections to WPAFB's research and development work. The two also contribute with WSU graduates who work at the base and WPAFB professionals who pursue advanced degrees at the university. The two institutions continue to work together to further the education, and research in the Dayton community.
How- To
In order to receive this recognition on the Raiders home court you must nominate a Dayton-area veteran or active-duty service member using this online nomination form. The selected veteran will receive up to six complimentary tickets and reserved parking.Â
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A veteran will be honored at every Wright State Raiders Men's Basketball home game for the 2026-27 season which will begin Nov. 2 at the Stars, Stripes & Flight Classic vs. Air Force.
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Wright State University (WSU) and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) are both strong representatives in the Dayton community. Through shared faculty, scholarship programs and the commitment to building a military-friendly community, the two continue to build their relationship to strengthen the Dayton community.Â
A-Abel Family of Companies Veteran Recognition Program, helps bring this vision to life by honoring military members on the Raiders home court. At every Wright State Raiders Men's Basketball home game this season, one nominated veteran or active-duty service member will be selected and honored on the Nutter Center court. The selected service member will receive six free tickets to a WSU game and have their name and branch of service announced to the fans in attendance.The selected service member will also have the opportunity to stand on the court alongside their family as fans recognize and celebrate their service. This program will run until the end of the season at every home game.Â
Behind the PartnershipÂ
A-Abel Family of Companies strives to serve the Dayton community by providing HVAC, plumbing and electrical services throughout Southwest Ohio. However, behind the company's work is a mission shaped by its founder's military background and commitment to serving others. Chuck Norman, founder and owner of A-Abel Family of Companies, served in the United States military before building his company in the Dayton area. His dedication to serving others has helped shape the company's values and its connection to the community.
Wright State University recognizes its close relationship with WPAFB and the role the base played in the university's founding. Wright State's engineering, computer science and aerospace programs have connections to WPAFB's research and development work. The two also contribute with WSU graduates who work at the base and WPAFB professionals who pursue advanced degrees at the university. The two institutions continue to work together to further the education, and research in the Dayton community.
How- To
In order to receive this recognition on the Raiders home court you must nominate a Dayton-area veteran or active-duty service member using this online nomination form. The selected veteran will receive up to six complimentary tickets and reserved parking.Â
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A veteran will be honored at every Wright State Raiders Men's Basketball home game for the 2026-27 season which will begin Nov. 2 at the Stars, Stripes & Flight Classic vs. Air Force.
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