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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona is the recipient of the NFL's 2023 Salute to Service Award, it was announced Wednesday.
The award recognizes exceptional efforts of supporting the military community, and the 31-year-old Cardona uniquely qualifies as a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserves.
"His commitment to honoring, empowering and connecting with the military community as an active service member, while also dedicated to his Patriots teammates, truly sets him apart," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said. "He is the true embodiment of what it means to be an American hero.