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NFL and USAA Announce Atlanta Falcons Guard Ben Garland and Detriot Lions Legend Eric Hipple as Finalists for the Salute to Service Award - Back Sports Page
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Atlanta Falcons' Ben Garland, Academy grad and Air Guardsman, wins NFL's Salute to Service Award
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Atlanta Falcons' Ben Garland, Academy grad and Air Guardsman, wins NFL's Salute to Service Award
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Former Air Force Academy star Ben Garland named finalist for NFL award, Sports
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Falcons' Ben Garland wins award for work with military members - ESPN