University of Wyoming
08/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/20/2026 10:23
UW ROTC Cadets to Test Football Game Cannon Aug. 27
The afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 27, between 2-3 p.m., community members may notice a noise coming from the direction of War Memorial Stadium.
Unfortunately, the distinct boom won't be marking a touchdown by the Cowboys during a surprise football game. The noise also won't be the result of some unexplainable event.
Instead, the University of Wyoming ROTC Cowboy Battalion cadets will be firing a test round from the M116 75mm Pack Howitzer that's shot off when the Cowboys score during football weekends.
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