Omaha Hockey and WoodmenLife are joining forces to show appreciation for military personnel at this Friday's Military Appreciation game against Long Island.

The Mavericks will wear specialty camouflage jerseys, purchased by WoodmenLife, that will be auctioned off online this week. The auction opens today at 5:00 p.m. at omavs.com/auctions, and will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds from the jerseys will be donated to the UNO Military-Connected Resource Center. Donations raised will be directed towards the Robert Swanson Memorial Scholarship. The intent of the Robert Swanson Memorial Scholarship is that Veterans and active-duty military will be honored and remembered for their sacrifices made serving our country.

Prior to the game, WoodmenLife will be handing 4,000 handheld American flags for fans to wave during the game. Members of the ROTC will also be presenting a 30 x 60 feet American flag on the ice during the National Anthem, courtesy of WoodmenLife, a part of its ongoing support to patriotism. WoodmenLife is one of the largest distributors of American flags, second only to the U.S. Government. 

About WoodmenLife
WoodmenLife was founded in 1890 as a not-for-profit. The organization gives back to its members across the country, who join together in a shared commitment to family, community and country. With a legacy of financial stability, WoodmenLife offers quality life insurance and retirement products. A person becomes a member when they purchase a WoodmenLife product. Members have access to many extras they can use now. To learn more about the organization, visit WoodmenLife.org.

About the Robert Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Robert "Bob" Swanson served in the Navy, 1959-1965. Born in Wausa, a small Nebraska town, Bob served as a machinist on the USS Piedmont, a destroyer tender built during World War II. Once retired, Bob devoted his time to any and all ways in support of Veterans and active duty service men/women. He joined American Legion Post 1 and began to get involved in numerous events and projects, eventually serving as the Commander. Bob became a relentless proponent of support for Veterans and active duty service men/women through numerous endeavors. His undying passion for Veterans was summarized in his frequent declaration that "sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance."