WEST POINT, N.Y. (KABC) --
The U.S. Army football team had a powerful tribute for France during their college matchup against Tulane University on Saturday.The Army West Point Black Knights sprinted onto Michie Stadium field in West Point, New York carrying their usual American flag and team flag, but there was a new addition: the French flag.
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Junior defense back Caleb McNeill of Hope Milles, N.C. carried the French flag a day after terrorists attacked six sites in Paris, killing more than 120 people.
Army takes the field with American & French flag pic.twitter.com/N94dZOK7TW
— Gus Kattengell (@Gkatt_17) November 14, 2015
#USMA stands with the French people following the #ParisAttacks - liberté, égalité, fraternity. #DutyHonorCountry pic.twitter.com/9bndzKU3VN
— U.S Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) November 14, 2015
Army football took the field today carrying the French flag. pic.twitter.com/o01hpLlvkH
— NCAA (@NCAA) November 14, 2015
Army ultimately lost to Tulane 34-31, but the symbolic gesture was a victory for the U.S. and its oldest ally.
