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Every home game, MNUFC and Xcel Energy recognize deserving military service members from our community. Known as the 'Eye of the Loon' honorees, these individuals receive in-game recognition and the chance to sit in the sole “Red Seat” at Allianz Field.

Xcel Energy set a goal in 2013 to have 10% of new hires be veterans, and the company has reached that goal every year. Xcel Energy’s network of support services for veterans and active military is part of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learn more: Xcel Energy – Military and Veterans

Use the form below to nominate someone deserving of this recognition in your life. To see the official rules for the Eye of the Loon, click HERE.

Past Honorees
Past Honorees
Steven Dukes

Steven Dukes

Steven served from 1991 to 1993 As an E-3 and Quartermaster Chemical Operations Repairer. Thanks to the support he received from Mac-V and his resilience, Steven was able to rebuild his life after an episode of homelessness. Now, he has a permanent place to call home!

Colonel Tim Mach

Colonel Tim Mach

Colonel Mach recently culminated a 24 year career as a KC-135 Pilot with multiple deployments to the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve.

Master Sergeant Ralph Kettler

Master Sergeant Ralph Kettler

Master Sergeant Kettler served for 22 years in the United States Air Force. His service included deployments to Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as multiple duty locations in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Staff Sergeant Tom Fix

Staff Sergeant Tom Fix

Staff Sergeant Fix enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard in 2013 and has served since. His role as a combat medic took him on a deployment to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sergeant Eric Larios

Sergeant Eric Larios

Sergeant Eric Larios served for seven years in the United States Marines. He received numerous awards, including good conduct medals and the Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals.

Sergeant Sebastian Campbell

Sergeant Sebastian Campbell

Sergeant Campbell is a member of the United States Army and Minnesota National Guard. In 2021, Campbell was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield, shortly followed by a deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan to assist with the safe evacuation of Afghan citizens. Sergeant Sebastian Campbell was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for this important work.