This Army veteran won Super Bowl tickets, but it was so much more than a game
When Army veteran Richard Hart won two Super Bowl tickets through Vet Tix, he thought that was the biggest and most exciting thing to ever happen to him. More was…
Raven’s Mark Andrews and USAA bring a Vietnam Veteran to the Super Bowl
USAA and the Baltimore Ravens’ Mark Andrews are making a dream come true in sending one Vietnam Veteran and his wife to the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. WATM caught…
2022 Salute to Service nominee Wyatt Teller will welcome the USS Cleveland to its namesake city
U.S. Navy ships bearing the name USS Cleveland have a long and illustrious history. Four ships have been named after the city of Cleveland, with the latest still under construction…
How 2022 Salute to Service nominee Hayden Hurst supports military mental health
Cincinnati Bengals’ tight end Hayden Hurst is not your average NFL player. He was drafted by Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates before ever walking onto a college football field. After…
Justin Jefferson is sending a military veteran to the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a date marked on the calendars of many Americans. For Super Bowl LVII, Minnesota Vikings and All-Pro NFL Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson teamed up with USAA…
Everything you need to know about the NFL’s Salute to Service Award
The NFL and USAA’s Salute to Service efforts aren’t limited to the month of November. It’s a year-long commitment from the league to honor, empower, and connect with service members,…
Super Bowl Bound! How the Chiefs and Eagles support the military community
Football and the military are closely tied. While playing an NFL season is certainly not the same as a military deployment, certain qualities like leadership, discipline and determination carry over…
This NFL player was initially barred from enlistment for being too big
NFL player Alfred Blozis was born on January 5, 1919, in Garden City, New Jersey. In high school, he developed his skills in the discus throw and shot put. Blozis’…
MIGHTY 25: NFL player and military kid Andrew Beck scores big on giving back
Known for his skills on the green turf as a fullback for the Denver Broncos, Andrew Beck was first an Army kid and it built the foundation for everything. “I…
Watch: Former NFL linebacker takes on a military style obstacle course
While quarterback Tom Brady has drawn criticism for comparing an NFL season to a military deployment, Whistle Sports and USAA are bringing current and former NFL players together under the…