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Saints host Military Appreciation Day for active-duty and veteran service members

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Saints host Military Appreciation Day for active-duty and veteran service members
Summary

The New Orleans Saints held a Military Appreciation Day on June 27 at the Ochsner Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana. The event honored 300 active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Attendees participated in activities including a meet-and-greet with Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, football drills, and raffle giveaways. The Saints regularly organize events to support military members and also participate in the NFL’s Salute to Service campaign each November.

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  • •Event took place on June 27, 2026, in Metairie, Louisiana.
  • •Involved 300 active-duty service members and veterans.
  • •Featured activities like football drills and a meet-and-greet.
  • •Juwan Johnson emphasized the honor of giving back to military families.
  • •Saints host similar events throughout the year.
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Both current and former military members and their families were honored by the Saints during the special event

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