2013 All-American Bowl stories, videos

By U.S. ArmyJanuary 7, 2013

All-American Bowl banner at Alamodome
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl was held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 5, 2013. The Army has hosted the All-American Bowl in San Antonio since 2002, highlighting the 90 best high school football players, and 125 best high school marching band... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 7, 2013) -- The links to the right are to stories and videos from this year's All-American Bowl, which was played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 5, 2013.

The Army has hosted the All-American Bowl in San Antonio since 2002, highlighting the 90 best high school football players, and 125 best high school marching band musicians and color guard members from across the nation.

Players in the bowl are paired with U.S. Army Soldier Heroes for a variety of events throughout the week.

The U.S Army All-American Bowl has produced more than 180 NFL players and 54 first-round picks.

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VIDEO: U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Director speaks about first day of rehearsal

VIDEO: All-American Bowl players spend time with youths in San Antonio

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VIDEO: The 2013 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band arrive for first day of rehearsal

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All-American Marching Band performer joins Army Bands

Commanding General Shares Valuable Messages with Music Leaders

U.S. Army All-American Bowl selects first 2013 players

U.S. Army All-American Bowl selects 2013 U.S. Army Player of the Year nominees

High school All-Americans visit Army leaders

SLIDESHOW: U.S. Army All-American Bowl week kicks off with Player Welcome Dinner

'The Admiral' oversees Army All-American Bowl West team practice

Band veterans playing new role at All-American Bowl

Cadet kicker eyes shot at NFL

Army All-American athletes inspire children's hospital patients

Pre-game challenges energize All-American Bowl atmosphere

Soldiers mentor All-American players, band members during bowl week

All-American Bowl VIPs spend 'golden' day with parachutists

Army, civilian leaders discuss Soldier, veteran opportunities at All-American Bowl

Chief of Army Reserve drops in on local troops

Fear not option in Alamodome rappel

Soldiers teaching honor and strength in team

Cadets play key role in National Combine

ROTC's top Cadet talks leadership at All-American Bowl

Football coaches, Soldiers breed winners

U.S. Army Recognizes Excellence at Awards Dinner

Community leaders learn how Army takes care of families

Soldiers 'showcase' Army opportunities at All-American Bowl

200th MPCOM Soldier recognized at 2013 All-American Bowl

3 Cadets become Army's newest second lieutenants at All-American Bowl

Top Reserve Recruiter embraces every challenge

TRADOC commander addresses Soldier Heroes during All-American Bowl week

Army Strong Zone shows 150 Ways to be 'Army Strong'

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