Military Ambassador

Program

Hula Bowl Military Ambassador Program
The Hula Bowl proudly honors those who serve through our Military Ambassador Program. This initiative invites active-duty service members and veterans to take part in game week events, representing the strength, discipline, and commitment of our armed forces. It's our way of saying mahalo for their service while connecting them with the athletes, fans, and tradition of the Hula Bowl.

2026 Military Ambassador Award

LT Colonel Pete Chambers

Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Pete “Doc” Chambers is a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran, physician, and public servant whose nearly 40-year military career spanned Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard service. He began his service as an enlisted infantryman and went on to become a Special Forces Green Beret Officer and Special Operations Flight Surgeon, completing multiple combat deployments and earning honors including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Medical Badge for his leadership and courage in operational medicine and combat environments.

After earning his medical degree and serving as an emergency physician and SWAT team medic, Chambers returned to the U.S. Army following the attacks of September 11, 2001. He served in key roles overseas and domestically, including as Task Force Surgeon for Operation Lone Star. Following his military retirement, he continued to serve his community through humanitarian work and founded Remnant Ministry TX, which focuses on disaster relief and anti-trafficking missions.

In recognition of his lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and ambassadorship for the military community, Chambers was honored with the 2026 Military Ambassador award at the 2026 Altrua Healthshare Hula Bowl, celebrating his impact on veterans, service members, and the broader public.

2025 Military Ambassador Award

Jake Banta

2024 Military Ambassador Award

Charles Hunsaker

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hunsaker brings over two decades of distinguished service in the U.S. Army to the Hula Bowl as a Military Ambassador. A career infantry officer and combat veteran, LTC Hunsaker has led troops in multiple overseas deployments and has served in key leadership and strategic planning roles throughout his career. His commitment to excellence, mentorship, and service embodies the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance that resonate deeply with both military and athletic communities.

2023 Military Ambassador Award

Mike Durant

Mike Durant, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 and U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, proudly serves as the Hula Bowl’s Military Ambassador. During his distinguished military career, he flew over 150 combat missions and is best known for his heroic actions during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, where his helicopter was shot down and he was held as a prisoner of war. His story was later portrayed in Black Hawk Down. Durant’s bravery, leadership, and sacrifice reflect the core values of teamwork, resilience, and dedication—ideals shared by both military service and the game of football.