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**Texans_Chick** · 10-29-2012

USAA is sponsoring Salute to Service day this weekend and across the country.
(I'm a fan of USAA insurance because I was able to get it through my dad who was in the Air Force, and have had good service through them).

In any event, they are sponsoring something called "Million Fan Salute."

Vote for your team here: http://www.millionfansalute.com/ and local military gets rewards.

It takes 2 seconds. Texans were ranked 14th when I voted. But there aren't many votes yet. After you vote, say what the Texans rank is.

From their presser:

NEW YORK & SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A simple ‘thank you’ can earn a local military community big rewards through the Million Fan Salute.

“We are excited to see the passion our fans have for football and the military to come alive through this program.”

USAA, the Official Military Appreciation Sponsor of the NFL, and the League encourage fans to visit millionfansalute.com to create a digital salute honoring current and former military on behalf of their favorite NFL team through Nov. 26, 2012. Saluting is as simple as a few clicks, and the three cities with the most salutes will earn rewards – such as an athletic field refurbishment or athletic equipment – for their local military community from USAA.

“One of the most powerful moments of an NFL game is when thousands of fans stand in unison to honor the military and veterans in attendance,” said Don Clark, USAA executive director of sports sponsorships and events. “The Million Fan Salute is our way to encourage NFL fans nationwide to honor and appreciate those who serve. Taking the simple action of saluting will directly benefit each team’s local military community.”

Ideated by USAA, a new initiative will enable NFL teams to deepen their connection to the military community during Salute to Service in November by identifying local military units from each branch of service to honor on game day. Teams will wear helmet decals honoring military branches with their insignia, and the stories of connection between clubs and local units will be highlighted throughout the Salute to Service campaign in broadcast and online. The units represented in the cities with the most digital salutes will be the beneficiaries of the Million Fan Salute rewards.

“The Million Fan Salute is the first military appreciation effort where every NFL fan can participate no matter where they live,” said Anna Isaacson, NFL director of community affairs. “We are excited to see the passion our fans have for football and the military to come alive through this program.”

since02 · 10-29-2012

Houston texans are currently 5th, with 139 votes!

Texas T · 10-29-2012

Now in 4th!

I also love USAA! Great company-I get to use them since I'm the vet.

**Playoffs** · 10-29-2012

Now 3rd!

**Texans_Chick** · 10-29-2012

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Originally Posted by Playoffs

Now 3rd!

Woohooo.

Let's win this. Because it is awesome to win, and it sucks to lose.

BullPenPhotos · 10-29-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Playoffs

Now 3rd!

Now 2nd...

**Texans_Chick** · 10-29-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullPenPhotos

Now 2nd...

Let's do this!!!

**Dutchrudder** · 10-29-2012

1st...

**Playoffs** · 10-29-2012

437, 1st on iPhone.

**Playoffs** · 10-29-2012

1st, 438 on second iPhone browser.

**Texan_Bill** · 10-29-2012

Not that I had anything to do with it, but Houston is now ranked #1...

Quote:

Thank you for uniting with NFL fans in the Million Fan Salute to honor our nation's ultimate home team: current and former military and their families. Your salute could make the difference in your local military community.

Houston

Salutes: 441

Current Rank: 1st

**Texan_Bill** · 10-29-2012

As an aside, I have traditional accounts with USAA (i.e. checking/ savings accounts with USAA, but I also have IRA and other investment savings with USAA!!

DBCooper · 10-29-2012

My vote is in.

Texans still #1!!!!!!!

**Texans_Chick** · 10-30-2012

618

1st place

One of my Twitter followers says, "Can vote again after an hour. Give a salute for the troops!"

I'm guessing that we can stay in first place if we all do a bit each day. Unless one of the teams really promotes this heavily.

2012Champs · 10-30-2012

620

**Playoffs** · 10-30-2012

621, 1st, w/iPad.

622, 1st, w/iPad second browser.

623/624, 1st, started all over again.

jaayteetx · 10-30-2012

Voted, proud USAA member myself, love them! Oh, Texans 1st...get used to it people!

**Texans_Chick** · 10-30-2012

657.

I put this up here as soon as I saw the press release. So I'm guessing we got a headstart.

I must confess I love the Salute to the Military game every year. What is Kubiak's record for the Salute to Service/Military game? Just wondering.

They have vets/wounded warrior folks attend practice all throughout the week. It's very inspirational for the players.

**hobie** · 10-30-2012

[quote=Texans_Chick;2047772]657.

I put this up here as soon as I saw the press release. So I'm guessing we got a headstart.

I must confess I love the Salute to the Military game every year. What is Kubiak's record for the Salute to Service/Military game? Just wondering.

They have vets/wounded warrior folks attend practice all throughout the week. It's very inspirational for the players.[/QUOTE]

658...

As for the WW T_C mentioned, our tailgate is hosting 30 of them Sunday, so if any of you are in the orange lot, let me know and if you want to come by to give your thanks, or whatever, PM me and I will let you know where we are located..

**Grams** · 10-30-2012

660 Current rank is 1st

10-29-2012	#2
since02 "Step 1" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: conroe Age: 25 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 441	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute Houston texans are currently 5th, with 139 votes!

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Texas T Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Age: 40 Posts: 1,710 Rep Power: 11697	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute Now in 4th! I also love USAA! Great company-I get to use them since I'm the vet. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no cure for Natural Stupidity!"

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Playoffs Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,302 Rep Power: 52125	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute Now 3rd!

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Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,746 Rep Power: 77704	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute 1st...

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Playoffs Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,302 Rep Power: 52125	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute 437, 1st on iPhone.

10-29-2012	#1
Texans_Chick Utopian Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,981 Rep Power: 24208	Help local military-Million Fan Salute, Texans WON!!!! 1st Place USAA is sponsoring Salute to Service day this weekend and across the country. (I'm a fan of USAA insurance because I was able to get it through my dad who was in the Air Force, and have had good service through them). In any event, they are sponsoring something called "Million Fan Salute." Vote for your team here: http://www.millionfansalute.com/ and local military gets rewards. It takes 2 seconds. Texans were ranked 14th when I voted. But there aren't many votes yet. After you vote, say what the Texans rank is. From their presser: NEW YORK & SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A simple ‘thank you’ can earn a local military community big rewards through the Million Fan Salute. “We are excited to see the passion our fans have for football and the military to come alive through this program.” USAA, the Official Military Appreciation Sponsor of the NFL, and the League encourage fans to visit millionfansalute.com to create a digital salute honoring current and former military on behalf of their favorite NFL team through Nov. 26, 2012. Saluting is as simple as a few clicks, and the three cities with the most salutes will earn rewards – such as an athletic field refurbishment or athletic equipment – for their local military community from USAA. “One of the most powerful moments of an NFL game is when thousands of fans stand in unison to honor the military and veterans in attendance,” said Don Clark, USAA executive director of sports sponsorships and events. “The Million Fan Salute is our way to encourage NFL fans nationwide to honor and appreciate those who serve. Taking the simple action of saluting will directly benefit each team’s local military community.” Ideated by USAA, a new initiative will enable NFL teams to deepen their connection to the military community during Salute to Service in November by identifying local military units from each branch of service to honor on game day. Teams will wear helmet decals honoring military branches with their insignia, and the stories of connection between clubs and local units will be highlighted throughout the Salute to Service campaign in broadcast and online. The units represented in the cities with the most digital salutes will be the beneficiaries of the Million Fan Salute rewards. “The Million Fan Salute is the first military appreciation effort where every NFL fan can participate no matter where they live,” said Anna Isaacson, NFL director of community affairs. “We are excited to see the passion our fans have for football and the military to come alive through this program.” __________________ More on the Texans? Please check TexansChick Hou Chronicle Blog & AOL Sports-Texans FanHouse & Twitter @StephStradley Last edited by Texans_Chick; 11-27-2012 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Because we won, dammit!

10-29-2012	#12
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,095 Rep Power: 42178	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute As an aside, I have traditional accounts with USAA (i.e. checking/ savings accounts with USAA, but I also have IRA and other investment savings with USAA!! __________________ DeAndre!

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DBCooper Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,457 Rep Power: 11142	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute My vote is in. Texans still #1!!!!!!! __________________ What's that at the bottom of the barrel? Just the inbred children of Uranus!

10-30-2012	#14
Texans_Chick Utopian Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,981 Rep Power: 24208	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute 618 1st place One of my Twitter followers says, "Can vote again after an hour. Give a salute for the troops!" I'm guessing that we can stay in first place if we all do a bit each day. Unless one of the teams really promotes this heavily. __________________ More on the Texans? Please check TexansChick Hou Chronicle Blog & AOL Sports-Texans FanHouse & Twitter @StephStradley

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2012Champs Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,016 Rep Power: 16443	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute 620

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jaayteetx Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque,NM Section: 623 Age: 39 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 6258	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute Voted, proud USAA member myself, love them! Oh, Texans 1st...get used to it people! __________________ Buck Fud.

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hobie Site Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 3,169 Rep Power: 1996	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute [quote=Texans_Chick;2047772]657. I put this up here as soon as I saw the press release. So I'm guessing we got a headstart. I must confess I love the Salute to the Military game every year. What is Kubiak's record for the Salute to Service/Military game? Just wondering. They have vets/wounded warrior folks attend practice all throughout the week. It's very inspirational for the players.[/QUOTE] 658... As for the WW T_C mentioned, our tailgate is hosting 30 of them Sunday, so if any of you are in the orange lot, let me know and if you want to come by to give your thanks, or whatever, PM me and I will let you know where we are located..

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Grams Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 1,113 Rep Power: 5223	Re: Help local military-Million Fan Salute 660 Current rank is 1st __________________ All that is necessary for Evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.

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