U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty and staff compete during NWC’s annual Army/Navy flag football game at Naval Station Newport, Dec. 1. Sporting events like these are held throughout the year and are designed to build camaraderie between participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristopher Burris/released)

The U.S. Naval War College’s annual Army-Navy flag football game will take place at Nimitz Football Field on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.

The event is open to active-duty personnel, retirees, reservists, eligible family members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors with base access.

Nimitz Football Field is located on Naval Station Newport, which is not accessible to the general public. Attendees must have base access to enter.

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