| 9/8/2024 | Football BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics coordinated an emotional military homecoming on Saturday during its Military Appreciation Day football game at FAU Stadium. Chief Petty Officer Jacob Drevecky of the U.S. Navy, who had been deployed in South Korea, was reunited with his unexpecting family after being away on active duty.Between the first and second quarters of the Owls’ football game versus Army West Point. Florida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick, along with Vice President and Director of Athletic Brian White, welcomed Emily Drevecky along with the couple’s two children, Beaudry (9) and Ella (4), to the field, where they were honored as part of the Military Appreciation game day-long festivities. Once recognized, the trio was surprised by Chief Petty Officer Drevecky running onto the field with a bouquet of flowers and long-awaited hugs. THE MOMENT DREVECKY Chief Petty Officer Drevecky is a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and joined the Navy in January 2009. Upon completing basic training in RTC Great Lakes, he attended UT “A” School in Wichita Falls, Texas. After graduation, he reported to Naval Construction Battalion Four (NMCB-4), where he made deployments to Kandahar, Camp Sharana, and Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.In March 2012, he reported to the Naval Construction Training Center in Port Hueneme, CA. UTC was responsible for instructing the 13-week UT Advanced “C” school to E5 and E6s.In 2013, he transferred to Naval Construction Group One, continuing his Instructor role. He was advanced to First Class Petty Officer in June 2015. Next, Chief Drevecky transferred in April 2016 to the Naval Support Unit (NSU) State Department, Washington D.C. After completing his locksmith and security technician training, UTC posted to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During this tour, he was responsible for the technical security systems across five countries while serving as the LPO in Africa. He later posted to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he became the LPO for the Western Hemisphere Region. He completed 3,000 man-hours of direct labor while supporting all US Embassies within the Caribbean AOR. Following that tour, he served as the Naval Construction Force’s Construction Electrician and Utilitiesman E6 and below rating Detailer in Millington, Tennessee. Overseeing 2,038 in rate Seabees, he provided career advice, managed PRDs, approved extensions and balanced the needs of the Navy, and commands while taking intentions of each Sailor and their families into consideration. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer in November 2021 while attached to Navy Personnel Command. In December 2023, UTC transferred back to Port Hueneme, California, to begin his next sea duty tour with NMCB 5. He is currently a platoon Chief for the ABCC-2 Unit of Action and the detachment AOIC for Chinhae, South Korea. Awards: Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals (3), Good Conduct Medal (5), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Expert Rifle Medal, and Expert Pistol Medal and personal Awards COMPLETE SCHEDULE Click HERE. SEASON TICKETS 2024 season tickets are available for as low as $75. To purchase season tickets, click HERE. Recent alumni and Florida Atlantic faculty/staff can access discounted season tickets as low as $50. To learn more, submit your info HERE or visit HERE to make a purchase today. VIP group experiences with discounted tickets are available now, including pre- and post-game field access, halftime team tunnels, fundraising opportunities, and more. If you have a group of 15 or more who are interested, sign up HERE. FAU Alumni and Community Engagement will host two away events. The first is October 19th, when the Owls travel to San Antonio to face host UTSA. The second will be before the November 16th game versus Temple in Philadelphia. For more information, email alumni.affairs@fau.edu. INSIDE THE OWLS BURROW Inside the Owls Burrow enters its ninth season. The show originates on Bally Sports Florida but can be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. RADIO SHOW The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy’s Sports Grill, debuts for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 12-1 p.m. at the Duffy’s Sports Grill on St. Andrew’s Boulevard in Boca Raton. The show then airs on the flagship station of the Florida Atlantic Sports Network, FOX Sports 640 South Florida, on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to attend and listen live as Herman and LaVicka discuss the team, the next week’s opponent, and other highlights across the department, while taking advantage of Duffy’s lunch and beverage specials. BROADCAST Television outlets are listed on the schedule page. Wire-to-wire radio coverage will air on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM. Ken LaVicka and FAU alum Chris Newbold will have the call, while Mike Mreczko will host the pre and post-game with added on-field coverage by FAU and long-time South Florida television personality Frank Forte. To listen live, click HERE. FOLLOW THE TEAM Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football’s Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball. |
