NEW YORK — Washington Commanders, tight end Zach Ertz earns nomination for Salute to Service Award presented by USAA and the NFL.

The 13-year veteran is being recognized for his efforts to honor the military by connecting with and empowering service members, veterans, and their families. In September, Ertz represented the Commanders at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. He was joined by the Military District of Washington and soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment.

Ertz, team staff, and volunteers also packed 2,000 care packages for deploying service members at a USO Pack4Troops event held at the Commanders’ practice facility.

Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn won the Salute to Service award twice, in 2015 a

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