is the USAA 2023 Salute to Service award winner.
Cardona, a lieutenant from the Naval Academy, beat out Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for the honor.
The award recognizes the “exceptional efforts by members of the NFL family to honor and support the military community.” Cardona will be recognized at NFL Honors on Thursday night.
Cardona wore his Navy uniform and two Super Bowl rings while doing interviews on Radio Row on Wednesday.
“This was one the toughest to earn,” Cardona said, pointing to his Naval Academy graduation ring.