Bears and USAA host annual Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
On August 11, 2026, the Chicago Bears and USAA held the annual Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp at Halas Hall. Service members from Naval Station Great Lakes participated in drills used by NFL coaches, including the 40-yard dash and receiving gauntlet. Bears legend Lance Briggs guided the participants through the competition, which culminated in a prize of tickets to the Bears' upcoming Salute to Service Game presented by USAA. This event aims to foster appreciation for the military community and strengthen ties between service members and the game.
- •Event took place at Halas Hall on August 11, 2026.
- •Participants included military members from Naval Station Great Lakes.
- •Drills included 40-yard dash and quarterback arm challenge.
- •Winning team received tickets to Bears' Salute to Service Game.
- •Lance Briggs coached participants during the event.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bears Host Annual USAA Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp at Halas Hall
"The @ChicagoBears and @USAA held their annual Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp at the Walter Payton Center yesterday. @wiltfongjr with more here.
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