Ashburn, Virginia. — Each year, all 32 NFL organizations, including the Washington Commanders nominate a member for the Salute to Service Award, an award given by the NFL and USAA to recognize efforts to support and honor the military and veteran communities.

Previous nominees for the Commanders It includes former coach Ron Rivera, whose ties to the military community date back to his days as an “army brat” while his father was in the United States Army.

This year’s nominee for Washington He is a player known and loved for his passion, dedication and for putting maximum effort into everything he does. Security Jeremy Reaves.

“We rely heavily on the military and some of the influence they have because I felt like they’ve made a better team than anyone else,” and so, having the opportunity to recognize the people who support our military and the team. Great teammates make great teams, and Jeremy Reaves is a great teammate, so we are all very excited that he is our nominee for the Salute to Service award because yes, he represents everything you want in a teammate. team and that’s why I thought today would be very impactful.”

Reaves also has ties to the military through his family, as shared in his nominee’s bio in the league’s announcement prior to the Commanders’ Week 9 victory over the New York Giants.

“For the past six seasons, the 2022 Pro Bowler has embodied the tenants of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative,” the bio reads. “He honors his parents’ legacy of service by constantly going above and beyond for those who currently serve. Through countless visits to bases in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region, he regularly connects our military and their families with the greater Commander family .Jeremy’s tenacity and relentlessness in the field are undoubtedly a byproduct of his upbringing in a military home… He has made multiple visits to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. During these visits, he could be found. Jeremy. kneel with our wounded, ill and injured, offering our sincere thanks for their service and sacrifice. Jeremy’s 2023 season was cut short after a season-ending knee injury. His drive and resilience have led him to come back stronger. than ever for the 2024. season His mother served in the US Air Force and his father served in the US Army.

Reaves has certainly proven himself worthy of recognition for his spirit and unwavering approach to life and football. And he’s a more than deserving candidate for this year’s Salute to Service Award.

Fans can vote for their favorite nominee by going to NFL.com/SaluteFanVote.

Current Washington head coach Dan Quinn won the award in 2016.

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