Members of the ROAR celebrate Salute to Service week .
Wednesday saw Jaguars players test their video game skills against representatives from the Army and Marines stationed here and abroad in a “ Pros vs . G . I . Joes ” event at EverBank Field . Thursday morning Jaguars staff took a tour of the local K9s for Warriors facility before participating in the City of Jacksonville ’ s annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday .
During the Salute to Service game , the team will bring patriotism and pageantry to the game day atmosphere at EverBank Field . The Jaguars , alongside generous corporate and individual donors , have partnered with the Greater Jacksonville Area USO to send 5,000 active , retired and reservist military personnel and their families to today ’ s game versus the Houston Texans .
In addition , the Jaguars will continue their traditional game day military honors by recognizing the Hometown Hero and the 4th Quarter Bell Ringer . The Veteran of the Game is retired Navy Rear Admiral Victor Gilroy . After 35 years of service , Gilroy retired in 2011 and was appointed Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville . During his service , the city earned the National City of the Year Award for programs and services dedicated to improving the lives of military Veterans and their families .
If you see a member of the military at today ’ s game , be sure to think them for their service !
Jaguars guard A . J . Cann and sailors from Naval Station Mayport at the Stars and Strikes Bowling event .