Tag Archives: NFL

Former NFL Player, Naval Academy Grad Shares Thoughts on Rule Change

Posted on September 8, 2016 by glenn.selby

Eric Kettani, a former Naval Academy graduate and NFL player, gives his thoughts on the new rule which affects service academy athletes.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Air Force, Army, Eric Kettani, Marine Corps, National Football League, Navy, NFL | Leave a comment

Bryce Fisher. Photos by Army Sgt. Jim Greenhill/ Air Force Staff Sgt. Martina Culich

10 NFL Players Who Have Served in the Military

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Katie Lange

Many service members have played in the NFL over the years. How many of them do you know? Here are just a few.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military History, Rotator | Tagged football, military, NFL, players who served, Super Bowl | 1 Comment

A rendering of how the shock-absorbing strap can pivot on a football helmet. Graphic courtesy of Army Research Lab

How Army Research Is Combating Concussions in the NFL

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Katie Lange

The Army Research Lab has been working on concussion-reducing technology for the NFL to help athletes and service members. Learn how it actually works here.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Inside the DoD, Military Health, Rotator, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Tagged Army Research Lab, concussion-reducing technology, concussions, NFL, NFL Head Health Challenge II, TBI, traumatic brain injury | 2 Comments

Wounded Warriors Persevere Over NFL Players

Posted on June 11, 2014 by glenn.selby

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team recently went head-to-head against professional football players and gave them a fun-filled lesson on overcoming adversity.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Brandon Merriweather, Brian Mitchell, Darell Young, DeSean Jackson, Disabled Sports USA, DoD News, EJ Biggers, Jermichael Finley, Josh Cribbs, Josh Morgan, Matt Compton, Mike Vick, National Football League, NFL, Niles Paul, PTSD, Tavon Wilson, The Yellow Ribbon Fund, William Selby, Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, Wounded Warrior Softball Classic, wounded warriors | Leave a comment

National Leaders Work to Raise Concussion/TBI Awareness, Prevention

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Erin Wittkop

President Barack Obama recently announced partnerships between government, military and private industry leaders who are working to further concussion and traumatic brain injury prevention efforts.
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Posted in Brain Injury Awareness, DoD News, Medical Monday, Military Children, Military Families | Tagged Afghanistan, armed forces, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, brain injury awareness, concussion, Defense Department, Defense Media Activity, DoD News, Erin Wittkop, Heads Up Football program, Iraq, Medical Monday, Military Children, military families, military kids, National Football League, National Institute of Health, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NCAA, NFL, President Barack Obama, service academies, traumatic brain injury, traumatic brain injury prevention, USA Football, White House, wounded warriors | 2 Comments