By Samantha Kleinman
NFL Player Engagement
In the month of November, the NFL and its players pay respects to the men and women who serve our country through the annual Salute to Service initiative. Many players go beyond the on-field Salute to Service events and actively support the troops through community initiatives and outreach.
This year, many of the players nominated for the 2014 Salute to Service award took to the Player Engagement blog (http://nflpe.sportsblog.com) to share their experiences working with the troops. Check out their stories below.
Proud to Be an American – By Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints
Texans Star J.J. Watt Talks Military and More – An Interview with J.J. Watt, Houston Texans
The Best of Both Worlds – By Ben Garland, Denver Broncos
How Growing Up In a Military Community Impacted Me – By Jeff Locke, Minnesota Vikings
My Work With The Military: A Natural Fit – By Nick Hardwick, San Diego Chargers
Life Lessons & More From the Son of a Marine – By Arthur Moats, Pittsburgh Steelers
My Life’s Work – By Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A Very Meaningful Honor - Roy Miller, Jacksonville Jaguars
My Duty As An American - By Pat McAfee, Indianapolis Colts
How the Military Changed My Perspective - By Morgan Cox, Baltimore Ravens
The Salute to Service Award presented by USAA was created to acknowledge the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members and veterans.