Air Garopppolo has taken on a whole new meaning.
Partnering with USAA, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo recently took to the skies with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Garoppolo went through a rigorous training program before jumping into an F-16 fighter jet and flying at speeds up to 1,500 mph. He earned the call sign "Jimmy 9Gs" during the unforgettable experience.
Garoppolo already had great admiration and respect for members of the military as his grandfather served in the Marine Corps. However, his recent visit to Nellis Air Force Base gave him an even greater appreciation for what they do.