Posted on May 5, 2014
US Army Ranger CPT Alejandro Villanueva Signs Contract with the Philadelphia Eagles
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West Point grad, Ranger, 3 tours, and a Bronze Star recipient. Not to mention a beast...6'9, 277lbs. If you read his story, he's been dreaming of this moment for a long time. Awesome achievement.
Anyone have a story of balancing the military and a pro/semi-pro athletic career? I know many of the 'service funded' athletic programs are running dry of funding. Do you think there is value in keeping these programs in place?
Anyone have a story of balancing the military and a pro/semi-pro athletic career? I know many of the 'service funded' athletic programs are running dry of funding. Do you think there is value in keeping these programs in place?
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It makes sense to have a real hero who's an athlete for a change. I remember a promising player who became a Ranger after 9-11, Pat Tillman. I met Pat while at the Arizona Cardinals training camp during the Summer of 2001. He was a truly genuine individual!
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SFC Mark Merino
I'm still living in the Phoenix area and he is honored here like he should be. They do the annual Tillman run and raise a lot of money fr veteran charities. RLTW!
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Capt Brandon Charters
Great example SSG Mark Ives. Pat played with a friend of mine at ASU and said he was a remarkable leader and friend to everyone on the team. He really took the underclassmen under his wing as well. This kind of leadership truly thrives in athletics.
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Athletes make for Good PR. Remember my Disbursing Officer onboard CGN-36 USS California Mr David Robinson.
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