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The Baltimore Ravens hosted 100 active duty military members for an NFL-style boot camp
On Tuesday, August 12, USAA and the Ravens hosted 100 active duty military members from Fort Meade and Fort Detrick for the first-ever USAA Salute to Service Boot Camp at Ravens training camp.
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti makes it a point to keep his gold standard franchise involved with the local community, and recent practice included more than just Ray Lewis and Michael Phelps.
On Tuesday, USAA and the Ravens hosted 100 active duty military members from Fort Meade and Fort Detrick for the first-ever USAA Salute to Service Boot Camp at Ravens training camp.
In what can only be described as an NFL fan's dream, the military members were split into teams to train like Ravens for a day at the spirited event. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, the service members competed in a mini-scouting combine, with events including the 40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, receiving gauntlet, and the QB arm challenge.
Each competitor was scored during each drill, and their cumulative scores were added to their overall team score. A live leaderboard was used to capture participants' scores, and each member from the winning team received tickets to the Ravens' Salute to Service game this season.
The USAA Salute to Service Boot Camp was the first event of many authentic military appreciation initiatives that USAA and the Ravens have created to foster an understanding and appreciation for the local military community, bringing them closer to a game they love.
