Photo by Sgt. Bethany Huff | 204th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.07.2016
Nate Boyer, former Special Forces Soldier and long snapper for the University of Texas Longhorns, swaps football stories with West Team’s punter, Drue Chrisman, and long snapper, Johnny Den Bleyker, at the Blossom Stadium, Jan. 7. For 16 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s......
Photo by Sgt. Bethany Huff | 204th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.07.2016
Nate Boyer, former Special Forces Soldier and long snapper for the University of Texas Longhorns, discusses tactics and provides advice to West Team’s long snapper, Johnny Den Bleyker, and punter, Drue Chrisman, at the Blossom Stadium, Jan. 7. Players in the U.S Army All-American Bowl are paired with Army Soldier Mentors, who are outstanding Soldiers who have earned distinctions in their......
Photo by Sgt. Bethany Huff | 204th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.07.2016
Nate Boyer, former Special Forces Soldier and long snapper for the University of Texas Longhorns, mentors West Team’s long snapper, Johnny Den Bleyker, at the Blossom Stadium, Jan. 7. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl provides the Army with a platform that engages local communities, supports the development of America’s future leaders and allows Americans the opportunity to better understand......
Photo by Sgt. Bethany Huff | 204th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.07.2016
Johnny Den Bleyker, West Team long snapper for the All-American Bowl, throws passes back and forth with former Special Forces Soldier Nate Boyer before the West Team’s practice at the Blossom Stadium, Jan. 7. The All-American Bowl has engaged with more than 1,600 schools nationwide, with the state of Texas producing the most All-American Bowl players in the country. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt.......