Tag: NFL “Saulte to Service”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL recognizes the armed forces throughout November with an annual “Salute to Service” campaign. The celebrations aren’t limited to the field, as players attend military-related functions or visit installations to gain an appreciation of what men and women in uniform experience on a daily basis. “I think it’s awesome,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “You …

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Army Spc. Josh Rubio broke a time-honored military tradition of never volunteering by immediately raising his hand for a detail. But this mission had special meaning for the native of Kansas City, Mo., who recently returned from overseas and is now with the storied 1st Infantry Division, aka The Big Red One. The call for volunteers …