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Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik and Bears Cornerback Charles Tillman Named Salute to Service Award Finalists
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)--
The NFL and USAA, the League's Official Military Appreciation Sponsor,
announced the two finalists for the 2012 Salute to Service Award today.
USAA is a leading provider of insurance and other services to members of
the U.S. military and their families.
Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
General Manager Mark Dominik were selected for their exceptional efforts
to honor and support members of the military community.
The Salute to Service Award will be presented to one of the finalists at
the "2nd Annual NFL Honors" - a two-hour primetime awards
special to air nationally on Saturday, February 2, 9-11 p.m. (ET) on
CBS. In addition, a $25,000 contribution will be made by USAA in the
winner's honor to the aid societies representing all five military
branches.
"There are many men and women across the NFL who actively support the
military and their families," said Steve Speakes, executive vice
president of USAA's external affairs and a retired Army lieutenant
general. "The Salute to Service Award is an opportunity to shine a
spotlight on at least a few of those stories so that we may inspire
others to do the same."
Two-time Pro Bowl player Tillman, whose father, Army Sergeant Donald
Tillman Jr., retired after 20 years of service, understands the
importance of giving back to those who serve our country as well as
their families.
During the Bears' bye week this season, Tillman flew to Fort Hood near
Killeen, Texas, to provide critically-ill children and their families
with access to notebook computers, DVD players, digital cameras and MP3
players to help pass the time during recovery as part of his charity's
Charles' Locker program. He also regularly conducts youth football camps
on military bases, including the Army's Fort Hood and the Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms in California.
Dominik consistently seeks ways to connect his organization with the
military, whether it's through training camp invitations for service
members, organizing Veterans Affairs hospital visits or providing
front-row tickets at Buccaneers' home games. This season, Dominik
established a "Salute to Service Suite" at Raymond James Stadium to
honor more than a dozen local military heroes at every home game.
With a passion for post-service personal and professional development
assistance, Dominik spearheaded the Central Florida Military Resource
Fair at Raymond James Stadium. The event, free to military, featured a
job fair with federal, state and local employers, as well as interview
skill development and resume assistance.
In October 2012, 23 NFL clubs nominated coaches, active and retired
players, and team executives and personnel who best demonstrated support
for the military community. The submissions were evaluated by a panel of
judges based on the positive effect of the individual's efforts on the
military community, the type of service conducted, the thoroughness of
the program and level of commitment.
The panel of judges, consisting of representatives from the U.S.
military, the NFL and USAA, includes:
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Roger Staubach, Naval Academy graduate, NFL Hall of Fame
quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
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Chad Hennings, Air Force Academy graduate, three-time Super
Bowl champion
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Rocky Bleier, U.S. Army veteran, four-time Super Bowl champion
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Jim Mora, Sr., Marine Corps veteran, former NFL head coach
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General Stephen Speakes, U.S. Army veteran, USAA executive vice
president
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Paul Hicks, NFL Executive Vice President, Communications
Tennessee Titans owner K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr. won the Salute to Service
Award in 2011, the award's inaugural year. For more information about
the Salute to Service Award, please visit www.nfl.com/salute
or www.usaa.com/nfl.
All Salute to Service nominees are listed below:
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NOMINEE
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TEAM
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TITLE
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Robert Albertino
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Kansas City Chiefs
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VP Media and Marketing
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Jared Allen
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Minnesota Vikings
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Defensive End
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Paul Brondhaver
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Game Day Volunteer
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Tom Coughlin
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New York Giants
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Head Coach
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
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Dallas Cowboys
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Cheerleaders
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Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
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Denver Broncos
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Cheerleaders
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Mark Dominik
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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General Manager
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Jeff Fisher
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St. Louis Rams
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Head Coach
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Mike Flood
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Seattle Seahawks
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Vice President, Community Relations & Special Projects
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John Harbaugh
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Baltimore Ravens
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Head Coach
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DeSean Jackson
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Wide Receiver
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Ben Kotwica
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New York Jets
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Assistant Special Teams
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Gary Kubiak
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Houston Texans
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Head Coach
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Pat McAfee (News - Alert)
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Indianapolis Colts
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Punter
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Mike Mularkey
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Head Coach
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Troy Polamalu
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Strong Safety
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Ron Rivera
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Carolina Panthers
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Head Coach
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Mike Smith
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Atlanta Falcons
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Head Coach
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Joe Thomas
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Cleveland Browns
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Offensive Lineman
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Charles Tillman
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Chicago Bears
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Cornerback
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Joe Vitt
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New Orleans Saints
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Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers
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Ralph C. Wilson
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Buffalo Bills
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Owner and President
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Darrel Young
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Washington Redskins
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Fullback
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