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Honoring current NFL officials who served their country
We recognize all those who have served our country on this day, and we salute the veterans on the NFL officiating staff.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the armistice to end the war to end all wars, we recognize with profound respect all those who have served our country on this day, and we salute the veterans on the NFL officiating staff.
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From Getty Images:
- BJ38 Greg Yette (USA Infantry)
- RO Tom Sifferman (Vietnam War, USA)
- RO 1st Lt. Carl Madsen (Vietnam War, USAF)
Of note, field judge Mearl Robinson completed his 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force in February.
We also extend our thanks to our colleague, Football Zebras writer Rich Madrid, a 10-year U.S. Navy veteran who was deployed three times to the Middle East.
In time, we may see many more veterans in stripes, thanks to Battlefields to Ballfields — a charitable organization founded in 2016 by Mike Pereira that trains and equips veterans for officiating.
Photos: Baynes (Kansas City Chiefs), Prioleau (Philadelphia Eagles), Robinson (Minnesota Vikings), Spanier (Oakland Raiders), Steed (Carolina Panthers), Nazzaro (NFL handout photo).
