JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
The Washington Redskins football team practiced and signed autographs at Joint Base Andrews on August 22, 2014.
The event was part of a military appreciation initiative, Redskins Salute.
"We wanted to thank the service members," said Bruce Allen, Redskins' president and general manager. "A foundation of our team is to give back to the community and support the children of service members."
The team ran a 45 minute, walk-through practice at the turf field on JBA for an audience of service members, their families and the 11th Force Support Squadron Summer Day Camp.
"The children always have great time," said Vincent Eure, 11th FSS youth director. "The Redskins put on an NFL Play 60 camp last year; the kids always look forward to seeing the players."
The team signed autographs for fans and passed out promotional banners and posters after the practice.
"Not everyone knows what it's like to be a military brat," said Robert Griffin III, Redskins quarterback who grew up with parents in the Army. "It's a special bond, it's great to show the fans that we love them."
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