FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Sunday is "Military Day" at Atlanta Falcons training camp, and the entire organization might want to give a collective salute to Ben Garland.
The 29-year-old offensive lineman, entering his fourth NFL season, already has been designated a captain -- by the United States Air Force. Garland went to the Air Force Academy, then became a second lieutenant after graduation. He served two years on active duty and was deployed for a short stint to Jordan, although Garland could not share details about the mission.