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The NFL shows its gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our military through partnerships, grants, and recognition of service men and women.
By partnering with organizations that support service members, veterans, and their families, the NFL uses its platform and resources to create a positive impact for our nation's heroes.
The NFL brings service members and their families together through their shared love of football and provides opportunities for those serving to connect with one another.
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The NFL has partnered with the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to expand their Salute to Service initiative in support of those who have served in the military and their families. Through this partnership, BWF helps invest NFL funds where they are needed most.
Salute to Service is a year-round effort to Honor, Empower, and Connect our nation's service members, veterans, and their families. USAA and the NFL encourage military appreciation through the Salute to Service effort.
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The NFL does not profit from the sale of Salute to Service products. Charitable contributions are donated to the NFL's Salute to Service charitable partners. More information is available at the bottom of the page.
The Salute to Service Award presented by USAA acknowledges the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members, veterans and their families. Congratulations to NFL Legend Donnie Edwards on being the recipient of the 2019 Salute to Service Award.
Through the lens of football, the NFL and the USO strive to keep our service members connected to the things they hold dear: family, home, and country. Through NFL players and coaches traveling overseas on USO tours and the delivery of flag football equipment and USO2GO kits, we work to ensure our service men and women are supported around the world.
The NFL works with Wounded Warrior project to engage wounded veterans with programs and resources that empower them to live their lives to the fullest, on their own terms, and at no cost through mental health programs like Project Odyssey, a multi-day workshop that helps veterans discover inner strength and find the courage to continue their journey to recovery.
With the NFL's support, hundreds of scholars have been impacted by the Tillman Scholar Program, which provides active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities.
The NFL honors families of those who sacrificed their life for our country by hosting them at year-round NFL events and by supporting programs that help heal through mentorship and counseling.
The NFL helps address the most urgent and emerging needs of our service members, veterans, families, and caregivers through a grant referral pipeline that leverages the Bob Woodruff Foundation's respected role as a thought leader and judicious grant maker in the military space.