Motorists driving the roads throughout the Tri-State area in the coming months will be reminded that the 2009 Army football season is just around the corner.

The Army Athletic Association will once again amp up its aggressive regional marketing plans for the summer by launching a comprehensive signage campaign aimed at attracting fans that travel some of New York's, New Jersey's and Connecticut's most traveled roadways.

Large graphic billboards with Black Knight photographs and ticket information will be placed on I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) heading northbound at the Vince Lombardi Service Area, along with several other locations in Greenwich and Stamford, Conn., as well as Putnam, Rockland and Orange counties.

Twenty-five transit shelters in Westchester County will have similar football signage installed.

"As our fan base continues to grow, comprehensive advertising throughout the Tri-State area such as this helps us connect with new fans looking for affordable Family entertainment that is a short ride from home," Army Director of Athletics Kevin Anderson said. "It is also a key ingredient in bringing back our existing fans and getting them excited about everything the coming season has to offer."

Army will kick off the home portion of the 2009 season Sept. 12 as they host Duke at Michie Stadium as part of Hall of Fame weekend.

The first 5,000 fans entering Michie Stadium will receive an 8x10-inch print containing images of the Army Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2009 which will include Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Black Knights Alley will host a pregame photograph and autograph session with induction class members, and the class will be honored at halftime with on-field and video board tributes.

Other events planned for the rest of the season include Joe Steffy Day on Sept. 19 against Ball State, Homecoming on Oct. 3 versus Tulane and Felix "Doc" Blanchard Day on Oct. 10 opposite Vanderbilt.

The 25th anniversary of Army's Cherry Bowl winning squad will also be celebrated during the Oct. 23 contest versus Rutgers, while Military Appreciation Day will take place in conjunction with the Nov. 14 game against VMI.

Unique giveaway items are planned for every home game.

Season and individual game tickets are on sale now. Regular season ticket packages can be purchased, which include a parking pass.

Fans can also join "Coach E's Army," located in sections 5 through 8A in the lower tier of Michie Stadium, for a low price.

The discounted ticket package includes a specially branded "Coach E's Army" T-shirt and a full season parking pass.

To view a complete list of all the available ticket packages, log on to www.goARMYsports.com or call the ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY for complete details.