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HORNETS, BANK OF AMERICA TO HONOR MAJOR RICKY GARVIN, USA, RET., AS SIXTH YELLOW RIBBON RECIPIENT OF 2017-18 SEASON

March 9, 2018 – The Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America tomorrow will honor Major Ricky Garvin, USA, Ret., as this season’s sixth recipient of the season-long Yellow Ribbon Program. In partnership with Bank of America, the Hornets honor military members and veterans for their unwavering service to our country, and the Yellow Ribbon Program recognizes one of these heroes during one Hornets home game per month. Recipients are recognized prior to the national anthem and during an on-court presentation at halftime and given six tickets to the game. In addition, the Hornets make a $1,000 donation to his or her charity of choice.