myespn.go.com - 7/4/2009
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SO Photo by Mike Theiler Former NFL coach Jon Gruden poses with U.S. Army Capt. Erica Chin of Killeen, TX, who wears Gruden's Super Bowl ring, during a USO meet-and-greet at Forward Operating Base Maraz in Mosul, Iraq on Thursday. Jon ...
blogs.nfl.com - 7/3/2009
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The trip to Iraq is never easy, and
this tour is no exception. But we are looking...
forward to a number of full, exciting and meaningful days ahead.
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USO Tour Day 1: The right team
myespn.go.com - 7/7/2009
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SO Photo by Mike Theiler
Jon Gruden attended a ceremony to naturalize dozens of...
military personnel at the Al Faw Palace in Baghdad on Saturday. Jon Gruden, former Raiders and Buccaneers coach ...
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Gruden returns from USO tour
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NFL Coaches Inspired by USO Trip
Every Morning Quarterback —
... It’s inspiring. I think sometimes people forget the role our military plays in keeping our country safe. There is the Air Force, the Navy and the Army all working together tirelessly, putting in long hours every day so far away from home. I’ll never think about military service the same way after seeing it up close this week. It’s been a life-changing experience for all of us.” What better day than July 4 to remember our troops and thank them for protecting our freedoms. Source: ESPN.com ...
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ravensgab.com 7/3/2009 —
From the Baltimore Sun:
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Harbaugh is part of a select group that will launch a new tradition this week with the inaugural NFL-USO Coaches Tour in the Persian Gulf. Today through Sunday, Harbaugh will meet service members ...
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