I haven’t been around many veterans nor have I ever talked to one about their experience in the military. So the question of whether veterans watch the NFL on a consistent basis is one I can’t answer with any certainty. But I have to think, those who are passionate about football will always make time to support the NFL. Why shouldn’t veterans, who have served our country in some of the most daunting ways, used the NFL as a source of camaraderie?
I mean, why wouldn’t they? Football is the ultimate game of hustle and determination. Veterans have had to put their blood, sweat and tears into a job that, just like in a football game, they might not win. It would be unfair to deny them of that sense of solidarity and community that watching a game of football can provide.
Team spirit, hustle, and loyalty connect veterans to the culture of football, especially if their respective teams are playing. Surely any veteran that’s been in a football locker room, seen any pregame huddle, or been part of a championship series, would want to experience something similar while watching an NFL game. Plus, veterans can’t deny the pride and nationalism that comes with supporting your country through cheering for their favorite team.
But not only can veterans find support and celebration in the unity of an NFL game, but they can also find a sense of peace in the game. Football is the ultimate in physical and mental agility. The strategy and strength that it takes to be successful is something any veteran would find comfort in. Especially since it takes a team, a unified group, to come together to support each other and head towards one goal.
Finally, veterans might consider the NFL a source of healthy escapism. When living away from the horrors of active duty, veterans may find solace in the entertainment and distraction an NFL game provides.
In conclusion, veterans probably watch the NFL on a consistent basis. It wouldn’t be a surprise to me since the connection between football and our great nation runs deep. And since many of them have experienced that same camaraderie and strategy in their military careers, they’re bound to love the feeling of seeing two teams come together to compete against each other and share that deep-rooted kinship.
In addition to sports, veterans can connect on a very personal level by discussing their own events and experiences. This allows veterans to form stronger relationships with one another over time and build a bond more than just a Sunday game-watch.
Furthermore, in my opinion, veterans often watch a game of NFL to feel a sense of pride in their country. It’s something that’s hard to define and most people don’t understand. However, I think veterans watch an NFL game to show them just how lucky they are to live in a country that stands for truth and justice.
I’d wager that most veterans love the intensity and passion of NFL games. It’s like no other sport and veterans often feel that same intensity and passion when they were serving in active duty. It’s because NFL involves a sense of competition and energy that veterans understand so thoroughly.
Veterans are also passionate about the showmanship of football. There’s something unique and thrilling about the pregame show and the energy when the teams take the field. This energy is off the charts during a football game, and veterans can’t help but to get caught up in the culture and excitement of the game just like they do while they serve, so it isn’t strange to think that most of them enjoy watching the NFL on a weekly basis.
Above all, NFL provides veterans an opportunity to connect with one another. It gives them a chance to bond over something new and different than their military experience. NFL games opens up a new outlet for veterans to talk about the game and discuss any worries or frustrations they may have. Veterans can also share some common experiences from the game like an outstanding offensive play or a great defensive move.
All in all, watching an NFL game can provide a pleasant distraction from the everyday challenges of being a veteran. It’s an opportunity to indulge in the exciting world of football and reunite with the camaraderie that veterans once experienced while in the military. Plus, who doesn’t love a great game of football?