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Just like Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, the Falcons support military families: 'That is our mission'

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- After serving for 24 years in the U.S. Army, Col. John M. McHugh was killed in action on May 18, 2010, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Today, “Johnny Mac” continues to serve as an inspiration and positively impact the lives of many.

The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, established in his memory, supports those who have served in the military and honors their sacrifice by providing scholarships to veterans and military family members, particularly the children of those who fell in combat or suffered a disability.

A simple mission lies at the heart of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund: “Time and again, our soldiers and their families are asked to give of themselves for the rest of us.