"NEW YORK -- The NFL's Salute to Service Award nominees range from Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey to a member of the Patriots security staff, an Eagles game day employee and the Dolphins head groundskeeper. The NFL and USAA announced this year's nominees for the Salute to Service Award on Wednesday. The award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni "who make exceptional efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities.""
"San Francisco All-Pro tight end George Kittle was the 2024 winner. Commanders tight end Zach Ertz, Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd, Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth and Buccaneers chief operating officer Brian Ford are also among the 32 nominees. Fred Waggett, a veteran who served in both the Army and Navy, has worked on New England's security team since 2009. Lindsay Hartig, an Army veteran, works as a game day supervisor for Philadelphia."
The NFL and USAA named 32 nominees for the Salute to Service Award, honoring players, coaches, staff and alumni who support military and veteran communities. Nominees include high-profile figures such as Jim Harbaugh, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle (the 2024 winner), alongside staff and former players from security, operations and groundskeeping roles. Specific examples include Fred Waggett, a veteran on New England's security team; Lindsay Hartig, an Army veteran game day supervisor for Philadelphia; and Tom Wilson, a former Marine and Miami head groundskeeper. Fans can vote to help choose three finalists; finalists will be announced in January and the recipient will be recognized during NFL Honors on Super Bowl week.
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