USAA’s Heroes Huddle Comes To Landover Before Army-Navy Game

LANDOVER, MD — NFL Legend Robert Griffin III will meet with and mentor military kids during a special football camp Wednesday.

The Army-Navy game returns to the DMV for only the second time in its 125-year history. Before the Black Knights of West Point and Midshipmen of the Naval Academy face off on the field, USAA (presenting sponsor of the Army-Navy Game), RGIII and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation will bring the game to local kids and caregivers from military and veteran families at USAA’s Heroes Huddle at the Army-Navy Game.

RGIII grew up in a military family and both parents were U.S. Army sergeants. Returning to his roots in Washington, D.C., for USAA’s Heroes Huddle at the Army-Navy Game, RGIII will meet with and mentor participating military kids from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, many of whom help provide care to a veteran parent or grandparent.

The local heroes will test their skills in a series of NFL Combine-style drills (40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, receiving gauntlet and QB arm challenge), and enjoy some friendly competition in this precursor community event to the 125th Army-Navy Game.

Following the camp, the group will get a VIP tour of Northwest Stadium as preparations are being finalized for the big game.