Salute To Service Award

Presented by USAA

Ron Rivera

2022

Ron Rivera

Coach Rivera credits his success to his military upbringing and the values instilled in by his father, a 32-year-career Commissioned Army Officer. Rivera has spent the entirety of his 12-year career as a Head Coach giving back to a military community that has defined his success as a leader in the league. He has continued his great work with the military by joining in a number of initiatives this year. 

Donnie Edwards

2019

Donnie Edwards

“There’s nothing more rewarding than taking veterans back to where they left their blood, sweat and tears to preserve the freedoms we enjoy,” Edwards said. “I do this to honor my grandfather and his legacy. Growing up, he took care of me, and now I’m taking care of the men like him who sacrificed so much for our country. There’s a reason our motto is, ‘Taking care of the ones who took care of us.'”

Dan Quinn

2016

Dan Quinn

Despite not having a military background or family connection, Quinn supports TAPS by having players wear the initials of a fallen soldier on their helmet, with the player having the opportunity to meet the family soldier represented to connect on a more personal level.

John Harbaugh

2013

John Harbaugh

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh has participated in an NFL-USO coaches’ tour of the Middle East visiting numerous military bases, has instituted Military Appreciation Day at Ravens training camp, and invites Wounded Warriors as his guests to every home game.

Andrew Beck

2021

Andrew Beck

Denver Broncos TE Andrew Beck's dedication to serving the military became evident soon after joining the organization during the 2019 season.  Since then, he has partnered with multiple military charities, service organizations, and military installations.  In total, he's reached more than 400 military families through his strategic outreach.

Ben Garland

2018

Ben Garland

Garland is heavily involved with helping raise awareness for PTSD, creating relationships with a number of military non-profits that he works with year-round. In addition to the time he spends with veterans and military families, Garland fulfills his own military duties as a Captain in the CO ANG.

Vincent Jackson

2015

Vincent Jackson

The proud son of parents with a combined 25 years of service in the Army, the self-proclaimed “military brat” has focused his charitable efforts on finding new and innovative ways to connect with those whose path he’s walked. Jackson launched the Jackson In Action 83 Foundation on Veterans Day in 2012 to support military families by focusing on the educational, emotional and physical health of military children.

Charles Tillman

2012

Charles Tillman

Two-time Pro Bowl player Charles Tillman, whose father served 20 years in the Army, provides critically ill children of military families access to computers, DVD/MP3 players, and other electronics at Fort Hood and conducts youth football camps on military bases.

Steve Cannon

2020

Steve Cannon

Through Cannon’s countless hours of service to multiple military non-profits over the years, his constant “military first” mindset and utilization of the NFL’s platform has provided active duty service members, veterans and military families with first class experiences and support. In addition to empowering and giving back to the military community, Cannon has played a large role in bringing awareness to the general population on the importance of honoring and recognizing our nation’s heroes.

Andre Roberts

2017

Andre Roberts

Andre Roberts’ passion for the military stems from his childhood, growing up with parents serving in the U.S. Army. Andre has expressed extreme gratitude to the military through visits to VA hospitals, spending a day fishing with veterans at ‘Fishing with the Falcons’ as well as hosting football clinics for military children.

Jared Allen

2014

Jared Allen

Five-time Pro Bowler Jared Allen makes homes accessible for veterans who return from war with debilitating injuries by building, purchasing, or remodeling homes to fit the lifestyle a disable soldier faces. Since the organization’s inception in 2009, $3.5 million has been raised with the goal of donating 10 homes per year.

K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr.

2011

K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr.

Former Tennessee Titans owner, K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr., was named the inaugural winner of the award. Adams, a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve who served during World War II, was a longstanding advocate of servicemen and women, hosting more than 12,000 troops at Titans games.