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Members of the US armed forces, in a partnership with USAA in their #SalutetoService campaign, were able get an up-close and personal view of the New Orleans Saints practice.
Members of the @Saints - including @drewbrees, met their heroes following the team's practice with local military members taking part in USAA's season-long #SalutetoService campaign. After practice, service members got PT in during an NFL-like Boot Camp with players & coaches. pic.twitter.com/EHwQD8JwZH
— USAA (@USAA) August 2, 2018
The Saints players were kind enough give back to the troops by posing for photographs and signing autographs.
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And after the practice, members of the armed forces were able to participate in an NFL-style practice.
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This boot camp event represented the evolution of authentic military appreciation events that USAA and the Saints have created to foster an understanding and appreciation for the local military community, bringing our military closer to a game they love.
A big thank-you to our military personnel, to the Saints for taking part in the event, and USAA for making it happen.