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The Washington Redskins stopped by Joint Base Andrews to show some love for service members and their families.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Scores of airmen at Joint Base Andrews received a rare treat yesterday when the Washington Redskins decided to host an open-to-the-public practice at the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team buses, accompanied by a police escort, arrived to shouts and applause as families lined the entry way to see their favorite players up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cpractice,\u201d it could technically be called, amounted to little more than a walk through of some offensive drills, with the bulk of the players’ time being devoted to signing autographs and taking pictures with service members and their families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s humbling to come out here, to be able to live in the nation\u2019s capital, to be able to play football for a living \u2014 all the freedoms this country provides,\u201d said Redskins quarterback Alex Smith. \u201cSometimes it\u2019s easy to take those things for granted, so to be able to come out and say thank you for the sacrifices our servicemen and women make \u2014 and their families make \u2014 to provide those freedoms, it\u2019s such a little thing for us to say thanks.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan poses for a photo with a World War II veteran in attendance. (J.D. Simkins\/staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While not all in attendance were devoted Redskins fans \u2014 a Dez Bryant Dallas Cowboys jersey made an appearance, much to the chagrin of others \u2014 all were excited to spend the day mingling with an entire NFL team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m retired Army and I just think it\u2019s a great thing for the Redskins organization to engage with the community, the military community,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anastasios Christian. “They\u2019re big fans of the military and vice versa. The military\u2019s also a big fan of the team especially around this D.C. area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redskins Team President Bruce Allen told Military Times that the visit allows players to put things into perspective, to realize what matters most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great for our players to feel the passion of our service members and their families,\u201d said Bruce Allen. “We feel it from the service members, and our players will go back on the buses now and there will be stories about who they met. And you see kids looking up to the players. It really teaches them that they are role models.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team personnel eventually wrangled the players to head back to the buses, but that didn\u2019t stop each from squeezing in another photo or autograph on the way. Players were readying to take on the Broncos the following night, but despite game-planning for their next opponent, the visit was one that will resonate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn football we talk a lot about sacrifice and commitment, but these people really live it,\u201d Alex Smith said. “It\u2019s humbling to be around and I just appreciate them so much.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Newly-signed Redskins running back Adrian Peterson poses for a group photo with airmen Thursday at Joint Base Andrews. (J.D. Simkins\/staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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