Seven Airmen Enlist at Ghost Pirates Game
Seven future Airmen took the oath of enlistment on the ice during a Savannah Ghost Pirates game on Saturday, November 6.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Military Jobs
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Seven future Airmen took the oath of enlistment during a Savannah Ghost Pirates game. The ceremony was part of the team's Military Appreciation Weekend and was reported by the 165th Airlift Wing.
Why it matters
The 165th Airlift Wing uses community events like this to strengthen its ties with Savannah and raise awareness of military service opportunities. The ceremony put enlistment in front of a public sporting audience.
Seven future Airmen enlisted in a single public ceremony. The 165th Airlift Wing has been co-located at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for 80 years, and the source does not report attendance or total recruiting figures for the event.
The players
165th Airlift Wing
The 165th Airlift Wing is a unit of the Georgia Air National Guard that has been co-located at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for 80 years.
Savannah Ghost Pirates
The Savannah Ghost Pirates are a professional ice hockey team based in Savannah, Georgia.
The details
Col. Puanani P. Miller, deputy commander of the 165th Airlift Wing, administered the oath of enlistment on the ice during the game. The ceremony was held as a community event during the Ghost Pirates' Military Appreciation Weekend.
Timeline
Saturday, November 6, 2026: Seven future Airmen take the oath during a Ghost Pirates game.
Service Recruitment
The Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Airlift Wing has used a Savannah Ghost Pirates Military Appreciation Weekend to swear in seven new Airmen on the ice. The event follows a pattern of the unit hosting community events in Savannah to build local engagement with military service.
Residents interested in enlisting can contact the 165th Airlift Wing directly to learn about available Air National Guard roles. Attending future community events hosted by the wing is another way to ask recruiters about service requirements.
The takeaway
Community sporting events give military units a direct way to meet residents and explain enlistment. Anyone considering service can start by asking a local recruiter about eligibility and the options available in their area.
Further reading
Explore more on Military Jobs for Savannah readers interested in service opportunities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wtoc.
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