Hazlet Marine to Play Arena Football at Wells Fargo Center alongside Fellow Veterans
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAZLET MARINE TO PLAY ARENA FOOTBALL AT WELLS FARGO CENTER ALONGSIDE FELLOW VETERANS
-Part of Philadelphia Soul Military Appreciation Night Events-
HAZLET, NJ, May 21, 2013 – Corporal (E4) Jai Jai Morgan USMC is a graduate of Monmouth Regional High School and a member of the elite fraternity of the United States Marine Corp (USMC).
He was selected to play Arena Football in a specially mustered unit of veterans that will engage in a friendly rivalry following the June 22 Philadelphia Souls vs. Iowa Barnstormers game at the Wells Fargo Center. Amongst the esteemed members of his team will be Ricky Dobbs , United States Naval Officer and former college football quarterback for the United States Naval Academy and former Naval Academy kicker and Navy Commander Frank Schenk.
Morgan said, “I tried out to play for the Veterans Game so I could team up with fellow brothers in arms and share a different field of battle in a friendly competition.”
It is all part of the Philadelphia Soul’s and Judge VIP (Veterans in Professional) Careers’ “Military Appreciation Night” that will include a Veterans “Speed Career Networking Event” exclusively for transitioning military service members, wounded warriors, veterans and military spouses from 1:30 – 4:30p.m. prior to the evening’s events.
Minority owner of the Philadelphia Soul and CEO of The Judge Group, Martin E. Judge Jr. clearly defined the mission of the hiring event – “find employment for veterans.”
Afterwards, of course, it’s all about the great American past-time of football –Arena style!
Soul owners, including NFL Quarterback and ESPN Football analyst, Ron Jaworksi, will be present to cheer on the veterans matchup alongside newly acquired Linebacker Morkeith Brown who is a United States Army veteran who was deployed for 14 months to Afghanistan in 2005.
Jai Jai Morgan will take to the turf on June 22 as part of the ‘Navy’ team, taking a break from his full time studies at Brookdale Community College where he is pursuing a law degree while working in security at Spicy’s Bar and Grill.
The Marine was last stationed with support battalion MCRD San Diego, but was injured in a training exercise between deployments which forced him to medically separate from his unit.
Not one to be defined by a disability, Jai Jai Morgan played football locally with the Bayshore Brawlers, a semi-pro football team based in Laurence Harbor, NJ. Their team roster was made up of family and friends who garnered 3 championships in just 5 seasons of play. “We were a group of true champions!” exclaimed the Hazlet native.
To cheer Morgan and his teammates on and to learn more about all planned events for Military Appreciation Night, visit:www.philadelphiasoul.com. For more information about The Judge Group and VIP Careers, visit: www.judge.com. Tickets for the Soul game are on sale now by calling 888-789-SOUL or going to ComcastTix.Com. All active duty military and veterans can type the promo code “MILIITARY” for $5 of the price of the ticket, or show their military ID at the Box Office on game day.
Employers interested in participating in the “Career Speed Networking Event” can register at www.JudgeVIP.org.
Veterans who want to attend the “Career Speed Networking Event” can submit their contact information to:vetjobs@judge.com
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About the Philadelphia Soul:
The Philadelphia Soul are presented by Parx Casino. They capped their seventh Arena Football League season by capturing the 2012 American Conference championship. For 2013 season tickets, contact the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling out the form on www.philadelphiasoul.com. Follow the Soul on Facebook at facebook.com/soul and Twitter at twitter.com/soulfootball.
About The Judge Group & Judge VIP Careers:
The Judge Group, established in 1970, is a global leader in professional services that provides technology consulting, staffing solutions, corporate training and human capital management. Our newest division, Judge VIP Careers, is focused on helping transitioning military service members, wounded warriors, veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment after honorably serving our country. We aim to create unique, cost-effective and innovative employment solutions, opening a pipeline of outstanding talent into corporate America. To learn more about The Judge Group and Judge VIP Careers visit www.judge.com and www.judgevip.org.