Army, Navy Medics Meet on Savannah Flag Football Field
Winn Army Community Hospital and Naval Hospital Beaufort faced off in a friendly flag football game at Memorial Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
Winn Army Community Hospital and Naval Hospital Beaufort played a flag football game at Memorial Stadium in Savannah on Saturday. It was the seventh matchup between the two military medical teams.
Why it matters
The game was held to bring the military medical teams together and highlight their work caring for service members and their families. It gave the community a chance to show support for the military.
The series record stands at 6-0 in the Navy's favor across seven games, based on the head-to-head count reported by organizers. The final score of the most recent matchup and whether the Army has won any prior games are not stated in the available information.
The players
Winn Army Community Hospital
A U.S. Army medical treatment facility at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia, providing care to service members, retirees and their families.
Naval Hospital Beaufort
A U.S. Navy medical treatment facility in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving active-duty sailors, Marines and military families in the region.
The details
Winn Army Community Hospital and Naval Hospital Beaufort played a friendly flag football competition at Memorial Stadium in Savannah. Organizers thanked the community for supporting the military during the event.
Timeline
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: Seventh flag football game held at Memorial Stadium in Savannah.
Roadmap
The matchup extends the Army-Navy rivalry tradition, long associated with service-academy athletics, into competition between the branches' medical facilities. It shows how the same inter-service rivalry framework can bring together uniformed health care staff who otherwise work in separate commands.
The matchup highlights how military medical staff in the region compete and connect through community events. Fans interested in local sports can follow the series as it continues between the two hospitals.
The takeaway
Community events like this one give military medical teams a visible way to connect with the public they serve. Supporting local military-linked activities is a simple way for residents to recognize the people who care for service members and their families.
Further reading
Find more local coverage in the Football section for Savannah.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 22 - WJCL Savannah.
