The NFL’s Salute to Service, in partnership with USAA, is a year-round commitment to honor, empower, and connect our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families. Each year, the NFL celebrates military appreciation through this initiative, and this season, Travon Walker has been recognized as a 2024 Salute to Service Nominee for his impactful efforts on and off the field!
Travon is extremely active in the military community in Jacksonville. During his rookie season, Travon visited Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville to tour a ship and take the opportunity to thank our active-duty service members for their sacrifice. Travon is an avid supporter of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors where he most recently supported the Sullivan family. Anita Sullivan, the surviving spouse of CE3 Michael Sullivan, USN, shared that their oldest son, Drew, and his girlfriend were involved in a horrific car accident that has put Drew through multiple surgeries, spending weeks in the hospital and rehab. Travon surprised the family with a shopping spree. Additionally, during the Jaguars military appreciation day, Travon took it upon himself to thank Sgt. David James McLaughlin Jr., a combat veteran who served during Afghanistan, for his service. Sgt. McLaughlin was invited to the stadium and Travon presented David with an autograph jersey before surprising the sergeant with the real reason he was here – to receive a new home! Travon Walker grew up with military and U.S. Marine Corps beliefs instilled at a young age. Not only did Walker’s father serve in the USMC during Operation Desert Storm, but his grandfather served in the army during the Korean War. Travon’s father believes he’s the player he is today because of his drive to compete and be the absolute best in everything he does; traits that Travon would have picked up from his father and military family.
Stay tuned for updates on Travon’s Salute to Service journey and his 2024 season!
