Washington, D.C. – Nov. 1, 2024 – The NFL and USAA, an official NFL Salute to Service partner, announced today the 2024 nominees for the annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. Each year, the award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni who have demonstrated a commitment to honoring and supporting military and veteran communities. The Washington Commanders are proud to announce Safety Jeremy Reaves as their 2024 Salute to Service Award nominee.
Reaves embodied the essence of the NFL Salute to Service initiative well before he entered the NFL ranks. Growing up in a military household with a mother who served in the Air Force and a father who served in the US Army, Reaves has always been committed to going above and beyond to give back to the community that gave so much to him growing up.
During his time with the team, Reaves has taken part in countless military base visits across the DMV - creating meaningful touchpoints between armed forces, their families and the Commanders community. During training camp, Reaves is often the last player on the field spending time empowering members of the military and veteran communities. Additionally, he has made numerous visits to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland where he spent time with our wounded, ill, and injured service members thanking them for their sacrifices.
Fans have an opportunity to vote and help determine the award's three finalists. To cast your vote for Reaves, visit NFL.com/SaluteFanVote. From now until November 30, fans can submit one vote per day. Finalists of the award will be announced in January, and the recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally in February during the week of Super Bowl LIX.
As the presenting sponsor of the Salute to Service Award, USAA, will contribute $25,000 in the recipient's name to official aid societies representing all U.S. military branches. The NFL will match USAA's contribution by donating an additional $25,000 to the awardee's military or veteran charity of choice.
The Salute to Service Award is part of the NFL and USAA's year-round commitment to recognize and honor the military and veteran community. Through the Salute to Service initiative, the NFL and its 32 teams come together to honor, empower and connect with service members, veterans and their families. Salute to Service will come to life in NFL stadiums across the country during Weeks 10-12 of the regular season through on-field branding and other game day activations. Visit NFL.com/Salute to learn more.
