I am a vet & I think this is great. This is who we are & what we sacrificed to become the world’s greatest country in history. Here’s an interesting fact to consider: only 3% of the current US population has ever served. We absolutely should reconnect the public with our people in uniform when we can. The league is working in conjunction with the DoD to put on a tasteful display highlighting both the sport we love & those who choose to serve. Maybe just maybe, some kid is out there watching this game & thinks it would be cool to serve something greater than him/herself. I’m all for this...
I'm a vet, Navy Military Police: Military Working Dog Handler, Explosives... mostly. I worked so many Secret Service details, VPOTUS, POTUS, J Chief of Staff, Elections, distinguished Chinese diplomats. I never saw a ship and when I did they told me they would confiscate my phone / camera for taking pictures. Was stationed in NDW (Naval District Washingtion DC) the Navy Yard, yes I was there for the active shooter (no comment), I worked 13 fence lines, Annapolis was one. Deployed OEF (war on drugs in central america-for cartel smuggling intradictions) got my GWOT Expeditionary medal (damn proud).
I tell my brothers daughter and everyone I know, I had the time of my life, met people I'd die for, learned so much about the world, traveled the world, so much more... from joining the Navy. Not everyone who joins the military is a crazed killer or sees combat.
Maybe I posted too much info.
