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.
Inspired by the service and sacrifice of our military, San Francisco 49ers Tight End, George Kittle, honors fallen service members and their families by supporting the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors during My Cause My Cleats.
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As a thank you to service members, USAA, the Houston Texans, and USO Houston provided Thanksgiving turkeys with all the fixings to 150 military families in a drive-thru event.
Learn More!Watch how Ronald Jones, Sr.’s military service impacted Jones II’s life on and off the field.
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The Salute to Service Award presented by USAA recognizes the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. Learn more about the award and previous winners.
Learn MoreAs part of their continued efforts to serve and support local troops and their families, USAA and the 49ers recently teamed up with the USO to deliver care packages to service members on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in Northern California.
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USAA Insurance offers award-winning service and competitive rates to Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, military spouses and children. Get a quote today and start taking advantage of the benefits of USAA membership.
Learn More >At 6’5″ and 317 pounds, Auburn’s Derrick Brown has football credentials that stand on their own: first-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-SEC honors and finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Outland Trophy after posting 55 tackles, tying for the team lead with 12.5 tackles for loss, collecting four sacks and four pass breakups and causing two fumbles. And Brown credits his success on the field and his approach to all things to the military values his father instilled.
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USAA brought together multi-generational military and NFL families to tell the story of following in their fathers’ footsteps and how each father has shaped the life and career of his child.
Watch Now!Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey was inspired by the sacrifice and service shown by members of the U.S. military. To show his support, McCaffrey honored Wounded Warrior Project wearing custom cleats during the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign.
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Every NFL game features elements inspired by the military. USAA shines a light on these military moments and tells the story behind the traditions.
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