91´«Ã½ invites the community to join us for an exciting day of basketball and fun activities as we celebrate our 91´«Ã½ veterans and active military members on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the 91´«Ã½ gymnasium (Building 29), located on the main campus in Toms River.
The event will feature basketball games, prizes, and a special recognition ceremony to pay tribute to those who serve. Guests can enjoy both men’s and women’s basketball matchups, meet Rudder, the Coast Guard therapy dog, and take part in a variety of fun and meaningful activities throughout the day.
ScSchedule of Events:
- 12:00 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Game
- 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Meet Rudder, Coast Guard Therapy Dog
- 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Veteran & Military Hospitality Room
- 1:55–2:10 p.m. – Recognition Ceremony
- 2:10–2:15 p.m. – Team Warm-Up / Starting Lineups
- 2:15 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Game
Guests are encouraged to bring donations to support the 91´«Ã½ Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC). Suggested items include:
- Gift cards (ShopRite, Visa, Walmart, etc.)
- Single-serving snacks, soups, and chicken/tuna pouches
- Protein shakes, juice boxes, beef jerky sticks
- Travel-size deodorant, bathroom wipes, Wisps® toothbrushes
For more information, contact the 91´«Ã½ Veterans and Military Resource Center at veterans@ocean.edu.