NFL and USAA are the official partners of the NFL to pay tribute to service. It announced the nomination for the 11th annual service tribute award issued by USAA in 2021. The Tribute to Service recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff, and alumni who have made a clear commitment to recognize and support the army and veteran community nominated by the NFL club.

The finalists are scheduled to be announced in January, and the winners will be recognized in the NFL Honor Awards, a special prime time award that will be broadcast nationwide during the Super Bowl LVI week.

"It is more important than ever that our country is united to support and thank those Americans and their families who have served and served our country," NASA Senior Vice Admiral (Retired) John · Byrd said the chairman of the military committee. "The nominees for the Service Tribute Award issued by USAA this year deserve special recognition because they have stepped up to support our military community. We are very pleased to see this diverse list of nominees from various fields of the NFL organization."

Last year's winner was Steve Cannon, CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Atlanta Falcons. Cannon will serve on the awards panel and vote for the winners of the 2021 Tribute to Service Award.

As the sponsor of the Tribute to Service Award, USAA is a leading provider of insurance and other financial services for American soldiers, veterans and their families. In the name of the winner, it will donate 25,000 to the Official Aid Association, which represents all military departments in the United States. Dollar. The NFL will match the USAA's donation by donating an additional $25,000 to the military or veteran charity chosen by the winner.

The Tribute to Service Award is part of the NFL and USAA's commitment to honoring and honoring the military and veterans community throughout the year. Every year, the NFL and its 32 teams will come together as part of the NFL's tribute to service program to pay tribute to, empower, and connect with members of the military. The league’s military gratitude efforts culminated in November, when the NFL honored and thanked veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families in service tribute games and other special events.

The following is a list of the 2021 Tribute Service Awards issued by USAA nominees:

TERESA MILLER (Director of Financial Planning and Analysis-Club Staff)

Teresa Miller, director of financial planning and analysis, represents the Cardinals' commitment to the military and the veteran community, in part because she is a female U.S. Army veteran serving in the theater of war. She worked as a truck driver in Kuwait and Iraq for 10 months, where Teresa faced danger every day. She has become accustomed to sleeping in a crib in a tent without air conditioning, sleeping with 40 other soldiers, or sleeping on the top of a gas tanker under the stars during missions. For most of Teresa’s tour, she had to wash clothes in a bucket with her hands in the hot desert sun all day, bathe with water in a bag in a tent, and as a toilet, she either digged holes​​ , Or sitting on a modified 5-gallon fuel tank. Here’s how she supports the army today, ensuring that our country’s heroes know that they are loved and respected during the transition to civilian life. She coordinated game day experiences, wrote letters, participated in events, volunteered at events to raise funds to support veterans and veterans initiatives (especially through veterans Medical leadership in cooperation with the Wounded Warrior Project Softball Team) Council; MANA House and Bernie's Place through Catholic charities). Teresa is a member of the board of directors of The Crossroads, Inc. (2018-present), a company that provides services to anyone seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

honor. Empowerment. Contact-The core values ​​of the NFL Tribute to Service Program also apply to Arthur Blank, a nationally recognized business legend, philanthropist, and Atlanta Falcons owner, who is dedicated to serving American heroes. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation established his family foundation in 1995. After more than 25 years and more than $800 million in donations as of July 2021, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to significantly accelerating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10 years. Since 2008, the foundation has pledged more than $28 million in grants to non-profit organizations that support the military and veterans. The foundation also directs seven assistant-led endowment committees operating in blank corporate families, one of which focuses on supporting veterans and their families. The Overwatch Fund consists of a group of colleagues from the Blank corporate family who are American veterans or have close personal connections with military service, including serving family members. To date, the committee has pledged more than $2 million in grants. Since purchasing West Creek Ranch in 2017, Arthur has transformed the Paradise Valley property in Montana into a free five-star venue for non-profit partners, focusing on interpersonal relationships and seeking innovative solutions. In this 2021 season, Boulder Crest Foundation: Warrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes), Mission 85 and TAPS (Survivor Tragedy Assistance Program) and other non-profit partners gathered in Xixi. Arthur also believes in the power of partnerships and connections to develop and expand ideas. In February 2021, Arthur and his Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise launched the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network. This cognitive health and mental health network provides transformative care for veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and drug abuse. Among 20 centers across the country, the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network treats nearly 10,000 veterans each year. Perhaps Arthur's most influential and well-known company—the Atlanta Falcons—has brought immeasurable national attention to our military. Since 2012, the Falcons have launched more than 150 activities to help our troops, veterans and their families. In recognition of these types of military commitments, Arthur was appointed Honorary Commander of the Georgia National Guard for a two-year term from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, Arthur and Falcons players, coaches and staff went on a two-day trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he led the leadership and service activities with cadets, college leaders, and the Army football team. Veterans are the main leaders of the Blank corporate family. Arthur believes that hiring veterans can not only create a culture of appreciation, but also take action to support important military operations.

As an active player, of course, since he retired from the NFL in 2015, the legend of the crows, Jarrett Johnson has been dedicated to paying tribute to soldiers, soldiers and their families. To hire veterans, Johnson recently partnered with a disabled Air Force veteran to open a Black Rifle Coffee franchise store in Niceville, Florida. The franchise employs more than 40 veterans, active military personnel and women, spouses of veterans, and children of military personnel from all over the world. Johnson is the annual sponsor of SOF Missions, a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), with the goal of ending suicide by veterans . He organized, sponsored and participated in the "Murve Crossfit Campaign" for Memorial Day 2021. The exercise included a 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats, followed by a 1 mile run while wearing a 25-pound weighted vest. The event had more than 300 participants and raised nearly $15,000 for the EOD Warrior Foundation and the Pipe Hitter Foundation. The event first started in Johnson's backyard and has now developed into a large-scale community event. Recently, he also welcomed other former NFL players such as Philip Rivers, Nick Hardwick, Jeremy Clary, Harlotty Ngata, Marshall Yanda and Brian Madison to participate in this event. Activity. The players discussed the transition from service with members of the Special Operations, which presented similar challenges for NFL players when they left the sport. Johnson regularly provides leadership development and training for the Army’s 7th Special Forces (SFG) through various lectures, basic shooting range shooting activities, fishing trips, family picnics for veterans, and often participating in arduous physical exercises with the Special Forces A team. Actively motivate. In May, he completed the 2nd annual 7th SFG Savage Loop ultramarathon, a 43-mile running race around the bay in the Niceville-Destin-Fort Walton Beach area in Florida. Johnson also invited several former NFL players to participate in a leadership retreat organized by the Army's 6th Ranger Training Camp in Camp Rader, Florida, and talked with senior special forces members.

During head coach Sean McDermott's tenure with the Buffalo Bills, he has always valued community involvement while systematically changing the team's culture. One of the pillars of his outreach is to support our army. Coach McDermott is often seen wearing a Bill camouflage cap to express his gratitude to the military, especially many friends and family members who have served in the military, including close friends of the university and Colonel Tim Brady of the United States Marine Corps. As recently quoted in the College of William and Mary (their alma mater) magazine, McDermott said of his former classmates "I am proud to say that he is serving our country. The military does not always get the honor it deserves." ." Coach McDermott has been an ardent supporter of Buffalo Bills Salute to Service outreach. He supports all team activities to commemorate active duty soldiers, military families and veterans. In 2019, Coach McDermott welcomed a group of World War II veterans to the training through the Buffalo Niagara Honor Flying Team, and was surprised at the news that they would be honored at the ceremony of the Bills game the next day. For several years, McDermott will greet soldiers on the team’s annual military appreciation day at the Buffalo Bills training camp and the Bill’s Tribute Service Day in November each year. In 2021, McDermott participated in the flight of the Blue Angels with members of the U.S. Navy to personally pay tribute to our military. His flight enriched his views on the many skills and talents that military personnel possess in serving the country. In addition, two of McDermott’s coaching staff-wide receiver coach Chad Hall and secret service assistant Matt Smalley-are veterans.

After completing his national career at Stanford University and the Carolina Panthers joined the NFL in 2017, running back Christian McCaffrey quickly established his outreach focus. "I have always respected the army very much," Christian said. "My father has a little military background, so growth is just some of the values ​​I instilled when I was young. Without defending the men and women of our country, I will not be able to play the game I really like." Through personal participation in the past five seasons, Christian collaborated with North Carolina's military service organization USO and Veterans Bridge House on various morale-boosting and fundraising activities. He also joined forces with team and alliance partners USAA and Lowe's to support their military outreach programs. Christian's efforts are grassroots, rooted and personal. His own match day tradition provides service personnel with tickets to each Panthers home game, a tradition that has served dozens of active military personnel. In 2021, Christian began his personal efforts to support the army and his family in coping with the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder, because his foundation established the 22 and Troops program in cooperation with REBOOT Recovery. On the 22nd, McCaffrey wanted to support those who made the greatest sacrifices and needed help to solve the situation that occurred when the heroes took off their uniforms and returned home, so he launched the army. Every day more than 22 veterans die by suicide, and these families can hardly wait. McCaffrey said: "My own football season in 2020 taught me some lessons about resilience, but this is almost nothing compared to the problems these heroes face and have to solve when they go home and come back." 22 and the army, we can show our soldiers and their families that we are their community and support them here. Together with REBOOT, we can provide tools and help from others who have experienced this kind of trauma." McCaffrey continued: "I have always planned to be involved in medical work, to provide medical services to the troops returning home, and to ensure that their medical care is the most important. I get treatment every day, and our soldiers deserve the same. Treatment When they come back, they are taken care of. When they come back, they should lead a good life.

As he has done throughout his NFL career, Jimmy Graham continues to focus on supporting men and women who serve and serve in the U.S. military. The mission of the Jimmy Graham Foundation is to provide life-changing and impactful experiences through free flight. Acknowledge the achievements and sacrifices of veterans of all ages, and provide flying as an introduction to aviation for unfamiliar and impoverished youths. Jimmy took the veterans to the restoration of two of his US Army aircraft-a 1957 De Havilland Beaver and a 1967 UH1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter. Huey is part of the 170th assault helicopter company. Both aircraft participated in the Vietnam War, and they are the cornerstone of his giving back to our country. Last year, the Jimmy Graham Foundation provided more than 50 rides for veterans in South Florida. A special flight was with Tee Sifford, a pilot from the Vietnam War and Purple Heart veteran. The Jimmy Graham Foundation also collaborated with Luna Cafe in Wisconsin to sell and support the Jimmy Graham Foundation's "Huey Blend" coffee-www.lunacafe.com/products/jimmygraham. In addition, he also donated tickets to the Bears' Boeing military salute winners for each 2021 Bears home game. In each game, an excellent service staff will be recognized in the game, and then enjoy the fun of sitting in the seat to watch the Bears, this is Jimmy's praise. The Bears are honored to recognize Jimmy's continued commitment to the military and nominate him for the NFL Salute Service Award.

Throughout Baker Mayfield's NFL career, he has been actively involved in expressing appreciation and recognition for our armed forces. In our September 21 home game against the Houston Texans, Baker wore custom cleats during the warm-up to pay tribute to the dead Ohio native and U.S. Navy soldier Maxton Soviak. Since 2018, Baker has participated in paying tribute to and talking to soldiers during our training camp Military Appreciation Day. Every year, Baker stays after the training to talk to every soldier in attendance and thank them for their service. He also assembled nursing kits for overseas troops as part of Browns’ first and ten visits to the service on Tuesday, and recorded military thank you messages for service personnel who participated in our 2020 tribute to service game. Baker is pleased to continue to work with USO in Northern Ohio for the upcoming Brown Tribute service work. The Browns believe that he has and will continue to have an impact in the military world.

CHARLOTTE JONES (Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer)

For the past 32 years, the Jones family has owned and operated the Dallas Cowboys. Its management style emphasizes both community leadership and winning championships. Under the guidance of Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones, the club prides itself on paying tribute to our nation’s military and veterans during the Salute to Service (STS) event throughout the year. The team arranges a week of STS activities every year before the STS game, coordinates the military day of the training camp, interacts with the military community during the NFL draft, and cooperates with USO for several tours and activities throughout the year. In 2019, Jones partnered with the City of Arlington to bring the National Medal of Honor Museum (MOHM) to Texas, which will open in 2024. Jones now serves as the chairman of MOHM and directs the installation of the museum near the AT&T Stadium. The Medal of Honor is the country's highest and most prestigious military honor. Since it was first awarded in 1863, it has been awarded to more than 3,500 soldiers. MOHM will explain the historical context that runs through the sacrifice, patriotism and courage of all soldiers. Past and present, it will include an education center aimed at cultivating youth character and leadership. Before the pandemic, Jones faced the challenge of raising more than $180 million for construction projects. Although many people experienced financial difficulties during the lockdown, Jones called in Texas donors before the Capitol campaign was promoted nationwide to fund the total goal of $110 million-from the Jones family’s own 2000 Ten-thousand-dollar construction commitment began. Jones will use the Cowboys vs. Broncos game on November 7 to launch a national MOHM fundraiser with the help of FOX Sports. As part of the game, Medal of Honor recipients will appear and be recognized in the stadium. Jones used her expertise in branding and marketing, as well as the Cowboys’ extensive fan base, to bring the values ​​of the Medal of Honor to the entire country-courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship and patriotism, and use her leadership Function to bring the community together. In July, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the "National Medal of Honor Monument Act 416-0" in a rare bipartisan approach. Together with the 66 living Medal of Honor recipients, Jones is compelling us to share the story of the hero. Everything becomes reality to become a better self and live a life of service.

Soon after Denver Broncos tight end Andrew Beck joined the organization in the 2019 season, his dedication to serving the military became obvious. In the past three years, he has worked with the Venus family in the United States, Barkley Air Force Base, Fort Carson Army Base, Free Service Dogs, TAPS (Survivor Tragedy Assistance Program), USO Colorado, VA East Colorado Health Care System, volunteers United States: Colorado and the wounded warrior project. Through his strategic promotion, he has contacted more than 400 military families. Despite cancellations, agreements and restrictions, Baker refused to let the pandemic affect his commitment to support the military. In November last year, he assembled a Salute to Service care kit for a military base in Colorado and helped host virtual visits with wounded fighter project veterans. During the offseason, Baker participated in virtual visits with Barkley Air Force Base and USO Colorado to celebrate WingMan Week, a program dedicated to strengthening connections, relaxing and restoring combat spirit. In 2019, while volunteering for Salute at the PLAY 60 clinic, Baker learned that the children were driving over from Fort Carson Army Base in Colorado Springs. Baker’s face lit up immediately because he had played high school football in the area, and his father, Colonel Chris, was also stationed at the same base. This spring, Baker took the initiative to cooperate with USO Colorado to host a barbecue event for the Carsonburg family. "The work of these people is so difficult that people can't understand... it's really more important to me than to them-I promise." Baker has chosen to represent the American Venus family in my career for the past two seasons. My cleats, even auctioned his cleats to raise funds to sponsor the American Venus Family’s annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Fallen Heroes. This year, my career, my splint, Baker will support the Freedom of Action Plan for Free Service Dogs, which helps veterans and active duty servicemen find a new level of self-confidence and independence with the help of specially trained service dogs. I recently hosted one Visit veterans affected by the program.

Morris Pearson (Manager of Player and Alumni Relations-Club Staff)

Maurice Pearson (Maurice Pearson) is affectionately called "Moe" by colleagues and friends. He is a real example of a promise of service, not only for the American military, but for all those who are lucky enough to spend time with him. Moe is an expert/E-4, protecting the United States from domestic and foreign threats-active overseas service from 2000 to 2003. During his service in the US Army, Moe received the Overseas Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a combat patch for service in a hostile theater, and two Bronze Star Medals. His service activities include Operation Enduring Freedom in Pakistan and Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Moe is certified as a combat lifeguard and has been trained to resolve hostile situations. During his service, he commanded soldiers in groups of 50-100. Moe was quickly hired as a security assistant for the Lions club to provide a bright and positive presence for anyone he meets while taking on all the tasks required for his job. Anyone who sees Moe at the training facility can truly say that he is happy to be around. He knows everyone's name and never forgets to greet them with a smile, often a hug. While serving as a safety assistant, Moe did not hesitate to volunteer for community events and volunteer projects, supporting the community relations team and the Detroit Lions Foundation. In 2021, largely due to his strong relationship with players and football staff and his commitment to change the status quo, Moe was hired as the manager of player and alumni relations, which further promoted his career impact. So far, he has treated every project, interaction and encounter with a positive, tenacity and service attitude. He is respected in the office, locker room and community. We are proud to nominate Moe for the 2021 Tribute Service Award and thank him for his contribution to our country and organization.

CHRIS GIZZI (Packer Strength and Fitness Coach)

After visiting the Colorado Springs Air Force Academy, Chris Giz, the physical coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, knew he had found his mission. "People...really attract me. I know these people are people I want to stay with... I want to play football with them, men and women I want to go to school with them and want to serve with them. ," Chris said. Chris started his career as a Packers player from 2000 to 2001, playing 23 games as a linebacker. In the first Monday night football game after 9/11, Chris served as the captain of the secret service team and led his teammates out of the tunnel with the American flag to show patriotism and strength to teams, fans and spectators across the country. He rejoined the team as a physical intern in 2013 and was hired as a physical assistant in 2014. Now, in his current role, he does everything he can to give back to the American military and pay tribute to those who serve. He talks with young people who are interested in service and shares his own experience. In addition to mentoring students, Chris also found countless ways to give back to veterans. He worked with local military non-profit organizations, spent time with other veterans, thanked them for their services and spoke at their events. In 2019, Chris hosted the Packers Huddle for Heroes in Green Bay. The event brought current Packers players to local veterans groups to express gratitude to the veterans for their services, listen to their stories, and write letters to active military members. Chris thinks it is very important to take the time to listen to those who have served. He knows exactly that a simple gesture saying "Thank you for your service" means a lot to those who have made sacrifices for our country. We believe that Chris' service and commitment to all those who are considering serving, currently serving or have served in the military make him the perfect candidate for the Tribute Service Award.

The Houston Texans has a proud tradition of paying tribute to service personnel, and the Houston Texans cheerleader is one of our greatest ambassadors. The Texas cheerleaders have always used their time and talents to recognize service members. From the very beginning, the cheerleaders have supported many causes such as USO, Wounded Warrior Project, Final Return Home, TAPS, Children on Tuesday, etc. In 2019, the Texas cheerleaders traveled overseas with the Armed Forces Entertainment Company and visited Al Dahfra Air Force Base in the United Arab Emirates, bases in Qatar and Lemmonier camp in Djibouti. This tour featured a Houston Texans cheerleader and four Texans legends, who performed a 60-minute show. The cheerleaders spent very little free time learning about service members and their stories, conducting base tours, conducting simulation exercises, playing national flag football, and sitting down to listen to them talking about their friends and family back home. Female veterans are a particularly important career for the Texas cheerleading team. Before the pandemic, Texas Cheerleading and Texas Cheerleading alumni volunteered with the Women’s Veterans Service Organization WAVE Campaign to pack and distribute much-needed underwear, pajamas, and comfort for women undergoing treatment at VA hospitals Supplies. Every time the military needs support, the Texas cheerleaders will be there. During the pandemic last year, when players were not on the court, cheerleaders continued to play a key role in the organization's continued support for the military. Activities included visiting the USO Center at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport, delivering meals to service personnel and volunteers, stepping up the distribution of turkey and Thanksgiving meals to 150 families at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, and serving the National Guard and The Army Reserve forces provide lunch. Held in the Capitol in January, and welcomed 120 servicemen back from a nine-month overseas deployment.

BRIAN DECKER (Director of Player Development)

Born in the army in Texas and raised in Kentucky—for Brian Decker, service is his blood. His grandfather served in the Korean War, and his father served in Vietnam. After a year and a half in community college, he joined the army—he was promoted all the way to a lieutenant colonel in the Army’s Special Forces, where he performed two missions in Iraq. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky and receiving a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, Dekker continues to serve-overseeing the talent acquisition strategy for future green berets. During his three years as a special forces evaluation and selection commander, the plan has been so successful-so much so that other organizations-military, commercial and even sports teams want to know about it. They realize that if they only focus on performance, they will miss people. Dekker consulted with professional organizations in each major sport, and eventually, the Cleveland Browns asked him to oversee their player selection process. When the Colts hired Ballard as general manager, he hired Decker to help player selection and development. Dekker continues to serve and give back by investing in veterans like him and focusing on non-traditional ways to introduce people from the military and let them contribute in valuable ways. After 22 years of service, no matter where he goes-in his mind, he will always be a soldier.

In 2019, Miles Jack and USO embarked on a one-week trip to South Korea as an extension of the NFL's service tribute program. The cooperation between USO and NFL, this tour aims to pay tribute and tribute to those who protect and defend our freedom abroad. During his stay in Korea, Jack met and visited several military units and spent time with soldiers and their families, thus gaining a unique and in-depth perspective of the daily lives of those who tirelessly defend our freedom. clock. Jack also recognized USO through the My Cause My Cleats event. Jack also participated in the annual tribute service event in the United States as part of his support for the powerful military community in Jacksonville. He participated in Pros vs. GI Joe, and the Jaguars invited 25 active-duty soldiers to interact with players through video game challenges. Jack participated in the Stars and Strikes bowling event, spent and supported 200 soldiers and their families, and bowled for free at the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville. He also helped support the team’s annual nursing package event, during which staff, coaches and players prepared nursing packages for the deployed soldiers as part of the non-profit mission of St. Michael’s soldiers. To further support the families of relatives in deployment, Jack organized a free movie night for more than 150 military families and children. This year, Jack will cooperate with the Jaguar Foundation to organize a Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event for 50 military families and children, allowing them to experience the fun of trick-or-treating in a fun and safe environment. Jack is very proud to pay tribute to the military because his uncle John Marshall Valrie was proud of our country on the USS Seattle during the Vietnam War and joined the Navy at the age of 18.

Bobby Bell is considered by many to be the greatest outside linebacker of all time. However, it was Bell's time spent off the court with people who protect our country that earned him a nomination for the 2021 Tribute Service Award. Bobby Bell began to support the army during the games in the 1960s and early 1970s. In January 1968, Bell participated in the third NFL USO Tour. Bell and the NFL task force arrived in Vietnam on the same day that the Spring Festival offensive began. At that time, the US Commander-in-Chief in Vietnam took nearly 20 days to safely evacuate Bell and other USO Tour participants. However, the uncertainty about when he will be able to return to the country has not diminished his desire to visit the troops stationed there and share goodwill. After visiting Vietnam, Bell continued to spend time with active military personnel, including various friendly visits to Lebanon and the Panama Canal. Every time, Bell's charm can boost morale and make the faces of people he meets smiles. After his game day, Bell continued to engage with members of the army, including regular trips to Whiteman Air Force Base near Johnson County, Missouri. "One of my priorities is to visit the brave men and women in the US military. After all, I just line up to play football. They risk their lives for us every day," Bell said. To this day, Bell continues to spend time commemorating the men and women who made sacrifices for our country. "Our banner will not be flown by the wind. It flies with the last breath of every soldier who sacrificed to protect it," Bell continued... This sentiment will always impress the Chief Kingdom.

Vance Muller was selected by the Raiders in the 4th round of the 1986 NFL Draft. Playing for the Raiders for five seasons, Vance has performed well on the team, playing 73 games, including 5 starts. To this day, Vance is still a powerful presence of raiders, especially in the military world. Recently, Vance participated in the Raiders' 2021 home opener and paid tribute to the families of soldiers who participated in the game. In 2020, Vance will support our military community during the unprecedented COVID time by hosting multiple virtual events. Vance collaborated with the Survivor Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS) and hosted two video calls with a total of three TAPS families. During one-on-one conversations with the TAPS family, Vance provided support and provided the family an opportunity to share their favorite Raider memories of their loved ones. In addition, Vance also recorded a personalized welcome video message for residents of the Veterans’ Home in Southern Nevada, who are listening to the "Salute to Service" game. In 2018, Vance visited veterans at the Yountville Veterans House in Napa, the largest home for veterans in the United States. For many years, Vance has been a source of military support and strength, and the Raiders team is proud of Vance as a member of the Raiders family.

Coach Joe Lombardi embodies the true meaning of the nominee of "Salute to Service". He studied at the U.S. Air Force Academy and continued to serve in the United States for four years after graduating from the academy. Although coach Lombardi only spent a short time with the Chargers, he applied the skills he learned in the military to the court. The respect he won is unparalleled, not only on the court, but also off the court. The courage, discipline, encouragement, and true sympathy for others will not go unnoticed. Coach Lombardi has been recognized and honored for his service in the past, and this season he will participate in several Salute to Service events for the Los Angeles Chargers.

As soon as Andrew Whitworth joined the Rams organization, he immediately had an impact on the community, including military and veterans living in the Los Angeles area. Through the Rams All-Community Team ticket program, Andrew purchased and donated 1,000 tickets to military organizations such as the USC Veterans group, Merging Vets and Players (MVP) and various local military bases. Whitworth has a close relationship with Jay Glazer and Nate Boyer, the co-founders of Merging Vets & Players. He spent most of the offseason training with some MVP veterans at the Unbreakable Performance Gym in Hollywood, even in 2017 and 2018. During the period, he represented the MVP'My Career My Splint Movement.' Last year, Andrew discussed with MVP co-founder Nate Boyer (Nate Boyer) and two veterans connected to the Hollywood Veterans Center to discuss why he has such a close connection with helping veterans, and the veterans shared Narrated their stories and their contributions to the Hollywood Veterans Center. The conversation was followed by a visit to the veterans shelter, where Andrew was able to interact with residents and accidentally donated tickets for our tribute service game. Recently, Andrew joined Merging Vets and Players (MVP) and others including Jay Glazer, Michael Strahan, Tony Gonzalez, Dean Cain, and Chamique Holdsclaw to participate in virtual fundraising activities for veterans and veterans affected by COVID-19. The athlete raises 100,000 US dollars.

The great-grandfather of Long Snapper Blake Ferguson, a veteran of the World War II Navy, first inspired his deep gratitude for the army. While attending college at Louisiana State University, Black became best friends with Kiley Greathouse, a veteran of the Air Force. Since being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Blake has expressed enthusiasm for the military initiatives of all teams. Due to COVID-19 preventive measures and agreements, Black will mainly be limited to virtual appearances in 2020. He continues to speak on social media to thank our soldiers and their families for their sacrifices. In 2021, Black looks forward to working closely with the Miami Dolphins’ Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) family and hosting his first military thanks to South Florida’s active military and veterans through the military partners of the Miami Dolphins. Barbecue activities. Black has many family members who served in the military, including his grandfather (Jim Sear and Robert Ferguson), as well as his uncle (Jerry Sear) and great-grandfather (Howard Sear).

From Kuwait to Minnesota, Minnesota Viking legend, Viking radio network analyst, front line guard and coach Pete Bercich has repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the service staff. Bercich traveled to Kuwait to spend a week with a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, which provided special meals and encouragement to service staff. "I'm at the Arifjan camp," Bercich said. “I’m sitting there, very excited to be here to see what we see, talk to you, and see what you do. This is just a fascination with the army in my life, a love for the army and appreciation for them. What they do every day, what they are asked to do, what they are willing to do. I see it like this: I have the greatest job in the world, able to do what I did to the Vikings, and without them and a few of them For the sacrifices made over the centuries, I will not be able to do this." Bercich's support is not affected by blizzards or Arctic air. He braved the bad weather in the fall of 2020 to surprise two military families with the ultimate trailing bag and one year of free groceries. Bercich relayed the news and spent a long time with the families of the veterans. Bercich immediately established contact with these families because he was deeply grateful for the service and sacrifices of military families. "It's great to be able to do such a thing for a family like them and hear their stories," Bosic said. "I have been a Viking for 25 years and this is probably one of the most amazing things I have ever done." One month-November-and a game-Vikings host their tribute service every year- It is the most important for Bercich. Changing the guard in the permanently vacant seat to commemorate the prisoner of war/Mia, solemnly reminded him why he was able to realize his dream. "We came here because they made sacrifices," Bosic said.

Joe Cardona attended the Naval Academy for four years before his rookie season in 2015, when he was a second lieutenant and served as a staff officer at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Rhode Island. That season, he was engaged in his second job four days a week, which included a 24-hour shift during the team’s "day off". In 2017, Joe was promoted to junior lieutenant and served as a junior officer in the US Navy. In 2019, Joe was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. When the team boarded the plane for an away game, he proudly wore a navy uniform. Joe held more than a dozen re-enlistment and retirement ceremonies for other soldiers at Gillette Stadium. He also led some free football clinics for military children at military bases in New England, and replaced military family toys that were burned in the Cape Cod Joint Base fire three years ago. In 2017, Joe summoned his teammates and coaches to each donate a ticket for their match against Atlanta. More than 150 soldiers who had just returned from deployment were invited to participate in the game and participated in a special pre-match ceremony. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, Joe helps plant more than 37,000 American flags in Boston Common to commemorate the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in Massachusetts. Joe also provides support to the Travis Manion Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to help veterans and the families of fallen heroes develop character in future generations.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (Demario Davis) comes from a family with extensive service experience and respect for its importance. His father Steven Davis is a 31-year veteran, member of special forces, and six-time combat veteran in the U.S. Army. Davis has participated in a number of activities during his career to provide moral support to soldiers. Even when he was a member of the New York Jets, he and a teammate served as the opposing coach in an eight-on-eight flag football match. Given Davis's first-hand account of family members’ experiences in the military, he understood that these people were often away from home. Therefore, he often works with children of active military members through his "Pious Dreamers Foundation", which in addition to a seven-on-seven football team, also specializes in teaching young men and women important life skills. Last spring, Davis joined four other active NFL stars in an August episode of Family Hate against a group of NFL legends. As part of defeating the legend, the prize money from Davis and his teammates was donated to the Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that builds comfortable homes in military and veterans medical centers, soldiers and veterans Families can stay for free, while relatives are in the hospital. He is the co-founder of the SHIELD I Foundation, and he worked with the foundation to build underserved communities from the ground up, including New Orleans, by focusing on building long-term sustainable services. Davis has a long-term vision to provide services to American veterans, including long-term health and disability insurance, financial assistance, mental health services, professional development, counseling, and financial knowledge. "I think celebrities and athletes have always been respected, but our army is one of the true heroes of our country," Davis said. These people should be respected as heroes in our country. They are constantly risking their lives for our enjoyment of freedom. Without what they do every day, we will not be able to live our lives now. "

Emlen Tunnell is the first African-American to be inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Some people may not know that Tunnell also served in the US Coast Guard for many years. After playing for the Coast Guard, he joined the Giants in 1948, becoming the first African-American player to sign and play for the Giants. The Hall of Fame defensive guard continued to play with the Giants for 11 seasons. The Associated Press’s Pat Eaton-Robb wrote about Tunnell’s time in the Coast Guard: [Until 2008, Cmdr. Bill McKinstry recognized Tunnell’s name on the back of a photo showing one from the late 1940s Coast Guard basketball team. His research revealed an extraordinary service career, and Tunnell, who was a housekeeper's companion, downplayed it. In April 1944, Tunnell was unloading fuel and explosives from a cargo ship in Papua New Guinea when it was hit by a Japanese torpedo. Tunnell extinguished the flames that engulfed a crew member with his bare hands, and was burned in the process. Two years later, while stationed in Newfoundland, Tunnell jumped into the water at 32 degrees Fahrenheit to rescue another man who had fallen from the USS Tampa. McKinsterley said that considering the things that black housekeeper’s partners were expected or even allowed to do at that time in American history—mainly limited to the duties of keeping the utensils on board clean and other duties—his accomplishments were even more remarkable. "If you look at the photo of him in uniform, he is an African-American in the vast crowd," McKinsterley said. "It is very important that we look at these pioneers, just like Mr. Tunnell, and we pay tribute to them for all the things they face as they lay the foundation for our achievements today to create a better future."] In addition to his 14-year career, Tunnell also served as an assistant coach and scout for the Giants, and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1967.

HARRISON BERSTEIN (club staff alumni)

Harrison Bernstein founded Soldiers To Sidelines and has been an executive director since May 2014. Soldiers To Sidelines (STS) was originally a project designed to help servicemen, veterans, and military spouses discover a new sense of mission in their professional sports coaches. Community. Harrison was able to attract consultants to help manage the mission, and since 2018, the board of directors has grown to more than 21 leaders in various industries. In addition, STS has established 12 employees and certified more than 550 soldier instructors nationwide. 88% of STS coaches are currently coaching, and 91% report that they are more happy because they coach others. To date, STS coaches have had a positive impact on 27,000 athletes. Most of the growth is attributed to Harrison’s development partners and sponsors, such as USO, Wounded Warrior Project, New York Jets, etc. Harrison recently wrote a book called "Daily Coach: Harnessing the Magic of Influence." Harrison also hosted a daily coaching podcast called Harrison Bernstein, which focused on leadership lessons learned from military heroes, corporate executives, and coaches to manage coaching skills. In addition to serving as a coach and teacher in college and high school, Harrison has also held a number of coaching positions in the NFL. From 2015 to 2019, STS was a well-functioning non-profit organization, but on a smaller scale, and Harrison continued to coach in the NFL. Jets Leadership understood the mission of STS and witnessed its impact on veterans and the football community. The Jets funded the first live STS football coach certification seminar during the 2019 NFL Salute to Service Week. The seminar certified 40 veterans as football soldier coaches and finally received a match day experience that pays tribute to their service. In response to Covid-19, the Jets strengthened their commitment to veterans by sponsoring the first virtual STS football coaching seminar. With the continuous support of Jets, STS can inspire more veterans through this new virtual platform and become a catalyst for accelerated growth and influence. This partnership between the Jets and STS paves the way for an incredible “Tribute Service Week” football coaches for service personnel, veterans and military spouses in 2021.

CHRIS SHARKOSKI (Director of Event Operations-Club Staff)

As Director of Event Operations, Chris Sharkoski is responsible for overseeing the logistics, planning and execution aspects of all events held in Lincoln Financial Field and NovaCare Complex. Chris and the event operations team handle a wide variety of events, from small reception events and trade shows to football matches, concerts and football matches. Since it was first held at Lincoln Financial Field in 2003, he has been involved as the main operating contact for Army and Navy games. He is a member of the Army and Navy Game Steering Committee and works with Philadelphia and the Academy to ensure that all operational details are resolved and the game is smooth behind the scenes. In 2010, both the Army and Naval Academy thanked Chris by showing two officer swords (one for each academy) at the game's media luncheon.

Jon Kolb created the Purposeful Training Adventure (ATP) to solve the health and exercise-related problems of disadvantaged groups who no longer receive paid rehabilitation services. Through this non-profit organization, Jon and his employees work with children and adults to improve their quality of life through purposeful physical training. ATP focuses on training veterans, active military personnel and first responders to achieve the best performance through the body, mind and soul regimen. Jon joined the Army National Guard as a rookie on the Steelers in 1969, and he really likes veterans. ATP is committed to improving the lives of these men and women through purposeful physical training, so that veterans can move freely and perform tasks of daily living without help. Active-duty military and veterans account for 53% of ATP customers and can be served free of charge in one of three locations: Pittsburgh, Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and Youngstown, Ohio. In Youngstown, 95% of the people they serve are veterans. ATP employees customize a plan for everyone. ATP combines physical fitness with adventure. Functional training is conducted three days a week, and the fourth day is an "adventure" day. Many active military personnel and veterans affected by trauma and combined service stress may experience anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. In order to address mental health issues, ATP collaborates with a community-based comprehensive restorative health program organization that specializes in treating veterans, soldiers, and first responders in dealing with traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and pain. Joe En expresses pride and admiration for the customers who work with him. Some of the clients Jon influenced were a female combat veterinarian who worked as an IT specialist. She enjoyed her experience at ATP, which prompted her to start studying physiology and possibly return to school. Another customer of Jon is an 86-year-old veteran who has not walked often for more than 50 years and can now walk with assistance. Another veteran who has been in a wheelchair for 13 years due to a work injury can now walk on parallel bars. One of Jon's goals through his organization is to make people independent and confident in their abilities. Jon Kolb cultivated the habit of improving his life through his tissue ATP.

NINO GREY (Community Involvement Manager-Club Staff)

Nino Gray is managing the third season of the Seattle Seahawks' military participation program. He served in the US Army Infantry for 7 years, then was honorably discharged after being injured. After completing his military service, Nino worked for the Wounded Soldier Project and the TriWest Healthcare Alliance. In these two organizations, he served veterans facing PTSD problems and brought hope to hundreds of people. He has the same dedication in his role in the Seahawks. In terms of the NFL's commitment to "honor, empower and contact" service members, veterans and their families, Nino represents the best candidate. He established and maintained a relationship with the local military base, creating opportunities for military personnel to interact with the team through a variety of unique experiences. His research on veterans organizations led him to establish a partnership called "Task Force 12". These 12 organizations assist veterans in finding jobs, food, housing, service dogs, and counseling. By connecting these organizations, they realized that their common goal is to re-establish a sense of common mission that many military personnel have been missing. Seahawks and Task Force 12 are working together on supply decline, playground construction, job fairs and mental health summits. Nino is committed to providing more than $500,000 in grants to these non-profit organizations. He arranged our tribute to service game in 2021, inviting more than 100 female service personnel and veterans to participate. He is an active member of the local chapter of "Merged Veterans and Players" (MVP), which unites NFL alumni and veteran service members. By introducing MVPs to the community, their important dialogue is enhancing the lives of soldiers and athletes. Nino was a soldier who almost died when his Stryker was destroyed by a 400-pound improvised explosive device. He suffered traumatic brain injury and severe leg injury. This experience and his resilience and imagination make Nino the perfect candidate to lead our military program. We are proud to nominate Nino Gray for this award because the Seahawks and the NFL are grateful for the service of our military personnel.

In addition to breaking the team record, Kittle also proved to be an outstanding leader, which is reflected in his winning the 49ers' 2019 Len Eshmont Award winner, voting by his teammates and awarding the 49ers alumni Len Eshmont Inspiring player player. In addition to his dedication to professional football, Kittle has been a long-term supporter of the US military. As a relative in the armed forces, including his uncle Pat and grandfather Carl, Kittel has always been keen to support our country’s army. Since he entered the army, he has dedicated his time and resources to hundreds of active soldiers and veterans. Soldiers and their families. The 2017 alliance. "I love the United States of America, and I know that without our military, we would not be able to do all the things we did as ordinary American citizens, as well as their past and present," Kittel said. Although the team has a close relationship with the military community and coordinated countless military thanksgiving activities, Kit still spared no effort to use his time to bring surprises and joy to the soldiers and their families. Kittel was first introduced to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) after the 2018 Pro Bowl and has established a strong relationship with them. Kittle participated in a woodworking project with the TAPS family, making the American flag as a souvenir of this experience. In episode 9 of the "Hidden Pearls Podcast" (an audio series by his family), Kittles reunited with the TAPS family from the woodworking project to expand the work of the organization. Since then, he has established contacts with many other TAPS families-for example, LaMar, who painted them on his splints in "My Business My Splints" in 2020, the most recent time was in August 2021. Kittel received a group of 20 young survivors to watch the training camp practice, which was their first social experience since the beginning. Whether he was ordering food on the goal line of the service salute game, he shook hands with every service member, or helped military families to leave eternal memories through special surprises and visits. Kittle showed his views on the United States. Unswervingly love the armed forces at any possible opportunity.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Johnson has established his leading position on the Buccaneers’ offensive line. Off the court, Jensen prioritized "Salute to Service" through daily relationships, outreach plans, and match day plans. Jensen's grandfather served as a member of the 101st Airborne Division of the Army in Vietnam and South Korea. Jensen's uncle followed in his footsteps into the army, and Jensen's foster brother had served in the Marine Corps-completing travels in Afghanistan and Iraq. In view of these relationships, it is not surprising that in 2014 Jensen established a special bond with a 5-year-old boy named Cooper. He likes Jensen because they share a thick red hair. When Jason learned that Cooper was also a product of a military family, and his father was brutally murdered in the operation before Cooper was born, this triggered a deeper connection. Through the Survivor Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS), Jensen has been in touch with his family. In the past few years, Jensen has paid tribute to Cooper and TAPS through the NFL’s annual “My Career, My Splint” initiative, as the little boy provides Jensen with more perspectives as he raises his family. , He plans to continue to raise awareness and support the Venus family who grieves the loss of a member of the armed forces. Every year, Jensen supports the Pirates’ Schwarzkopf Military Family of the Year Award, which recognizes military families from various branches of the armed forces. He also visited McDill Air Force Base in Tampa through USO Central Florida, helped promote the fundraising efforts of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and helped lead the team in support of the military day of the training camp. For all the Pirates home games, Jensen ensures that the local military families enjoy a special game day experience. He has donated nearly 30,000 US dollars to the Tampa Bay Pirates Foundation for his community ticket project "Jensen's GI Joes", and various military organizations have obtained this unforgettable opportunity. The beneficiary organizations include the USF Veterans Success Center, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, the Veterans Freedom Estate, and the Jackson Operations 83 Foundation. With every service act of the NFL Center gaining a new perspective, he hopes to inspire his son Wyatt to follow the same path as he grows up and serve others. "Not only as the leader of the football team, but as a man trying to nurture other men, I hope to train him in a way that he wants to serve other people and provide some hope for men and women who need it," said Jensen "I hope this can inspire his enthusiasm to find what he wants to do better."

JOHN WILLIAMS (Stadium Operations Manager-Club Staff)

John L. Williams Jr. is currently the stadium operations manager for the Tennessee Titans. John served honorably in the U.S. Army for 21 years (1997-2018) and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. During the transition from the military, he was selected to participate in the first ever FedEx, Tennessee Titans and USO Pathfinder program scholarships. The scholarship lasted for 12 weeks. After completion, John was hired as a full-time employee of the Tennessee Titans as a stadium event operations assistant. Six months later, he was promoted to stadium operations manager. He has played for the club for 4 seasons. John's deployment list includes Bosnia, Iraq (3 trips), and Afghanistan (2 trips). His last job location was the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault Unit in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In his distinguished career in service for his country (South Korea, Germany, Washington, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey), he served in six different US military installations around the world. John is a medal-winning Veterans, his badges, medals and medals include: Bronze Star; Army Commendation Medal (6 awards); Army Achievement Medal (6 awards); Presidential Unit Commendation; Army Good Conduct Medal (7 awards); National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Global Anti-Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal (3 stars); Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 stars); Global Anti-Terrorism War Service Medal; NATO Medal; Combat Operation Badge; Aircraft Crew Senior Badge; Driver and Machinery Division badge; professional development ribbon (3 awards); army service ribbon; overseas service functional area. He has served as an armored crew (19K) and flight operations specialist (15P) throughout his career, and holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from the U.S. Military University.

Since arriving in our national capital in January 2020, head coach Ron Rivera has led the Washington football team through unimaginable adversity on and off the field. From the comprehensive organizational reconstruction in the face of the national pandemic to his personal struggle with cancer last season, Coach Rivera persevered and overcome every obstacle in front of him, winning Washington's first NFC Eastern Conference championship since 2015. Through every hardship, Coach Rivera recognized his success in adversity, his military education, and the values ​​he instilled in his growing up as the son of Eugenio Rivera, a 32-year professional officer in the US Army. During his 10-year career as a head coach, Rivera has been giving back to a successful military community that defines him as the leader of the league. However, this year is particularly important for him in advocating and supporting local families, as many of his new captains are also children of officers including Chase Young and Jonathan Allen. In light of COVID-19, Rivera spent his first season with the team, appointing a few hours each month to participate in virtual events, empowering local military organizations, and contacting local service personnel, including with the Blue Star family Questions and answers, virtual visit center patients with Walter Reed National Military Medical, and surprising local ROTC students who received full scholarships. In order to seek further support and align with local military charities, his donations have increased substantially, from helping the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan USO to raise $2.5K in the team’s military club My Cause My Cleats initiative, to joining Pepsi, for The children of the Fallen Patriot Scholarship Foundation brought a surprise donation of $10,000. Rivera vowed to support, participate, and connect more with local facilities (participation was demonstrated during the training camp military appreciation day in Washington, the pre-season training at Joint Base Andrews, and the recent 9/11 memorial visit to the Pentagon. Hint of the store).

The banner will be displayed to the public at Patriot Square from November 10th to 14th.

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The New England Patriots announced that QB Jarrett Stidham has been activated from the reserve/PUP roster to the 53-man roster. Stidham was added to the Reserve/PUP list on August 31.

Tom Ryan of Methuen High School was named the New England Patriots High School coach for week 9 of the 2021 season.

The New England Patriots announced that they have released OL James Ferenc from the 53-man roster. In addition, the Patriots also released C Drake Jackson and FB Ben Mason from the training team. 

The Patriots announced that they have promoted WR Kristian Wilkerson from the training team to the active roster.

The Patriots DB Adrian Phillips was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week by the National Football League for his performance in the Patriots' 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Mike Jones and selected players commented on the 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Starley, quarterback Justin Herbert and selected players commented on the 24-27 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

The Patriots announced that they have promoted DL Daniel Ekuale to the active roster.

Patriots guard Jacob Johnson speaks to the media at a press conference on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry speaks to the media on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Steve Burton sat down with JC Jackson to discuss his defensive organization. JC talked about his expectations for the Cleveland Browns.

Patriot Long Snapper Joe Cardona speaks to the media on Thursday, November 11, 2021

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