![]() Jeff Monken, United States Military Academy Head Football Coach, commented, “Andrew is one of the finest young men I have been associated with during my coaching career. A two-year starter at linebacker, King has served as Platoon Leader and Honor Officer and majors in Law and Legal Studies. He works at the Space and Missiles Center in the Military Satellite Communication Systems Directorate (MILSATCOM).Ģ016 DEFENDER OF THE NATION AWARD RECIPIENT: ANDREW KINGĪndrew King, Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point is the recipient of the inaugural Defender of the Nation Award. He earned a football scholarship, played as a safety and was a team captain. After going through the Ratline and breaking out, Greg said, there was no turning back. As someone who likes taking the road less traveled, he decided that VMI was for him. Even though he was from a military family – an Air Force mom and a Marine dad – the then-teenager from Memphis, Tennessee, wanted “the typical college life.” Then, he visited VMI. When economics and business major Cadet Greg Sanders ’18 received his first recruiting letter from VMI, he threw it away. Those who sacrifice for our country do so willingly with great pride and honor, and it is our privilege to serve them!Ģ017 DEFENDER OF THE NATION AWARD RECIPIENT: GREG SANDERS The Independence Fund’s mission is to support the Nation’s injured and wounded Veterans with the tools to achieve their independence and freedoms they have fought so hard to preserve! It is a laser-focused non-profit organization that provides independence to severely wounded Veterans through mobility, wellness, and caregiver support. Moving Our Nation’s Wounded Heroes Towards Greater Independence! For more information, contact John Rocco (70 or The official website of the Charlotte Touchdown Club is THE INDEPENDENCE FUND Through corporate and individual support, more than $2,000,000 has been raised to benefit the club’s scholarship efforts. The club’s activities and services focus community attention on the outstanding citizenship, scholarship, sportsmanship, and leadership of area athletes and coaches. Since its inception, the club has grown as well as diversified boasting a Sponsor Team of more than 80 companies. The Charlotte Touchdown Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 for the purpose of promoting high school, collegiate, and professional football in the Charlotte, N.C. Ohio State’s Tom Cousineau, a College Football Hall of Famer will be honored as the Legends Award winner and Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh is slated as the keynote speaker.ĪBOUT THE CHARLOTTE TOUCHDOWN CLUB AND ITS PRESENTING SPONSOR In addition to honoring the 2018 Defender of the Nation Award winner, the banquet will celebrate the recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy sponsored by ACN and Legends Award sponsored by Rolle Oral & Facial Surgery. The annual Bronko Nagurski Trophy Awards Banquet presented by ACN, will be held on Monday, December 3rd at the Charlotte Convention Center. The recipient must also exhibit a high standard of integrity by leading through example. The recipient of the Defender of the Nation Award will be announced on November 1st from one of the Nation’s (9) military academies and institutions including Air Force Academy, The Citadel, Coast Guard Academy, Naval Academy, Norwich University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, VMI and West Point and is based on exceptional leadership qualities on the field, in the classroom and in the community. ![]() He goes 100 miles per hour and doesn’t let up and is a tremendous leader for us as a senior.” for the non-traditional practices in the Spring as well as playing on the baseball team in the afternoon. He is a dedicated player that shows up at 6 a.m. He is a four-year starter and the leader of our defense. “Jake has been one of the hardest working guys. 2015: had 28 tackles, 17 solo, three for loss and a sack while recovering two fumbles while being named the team Rookie of the Year. 2016: NEFC second-team selection… registered 63 tackles, 46 solo, five for loss and had one interception. ![]() Stats: 2017: led the team with 72 tackles, 43 solo, including four for loss with a forced fumble, recovered fumble and an interception. His oldest brother Mark is in the Marines. Mark played both football and baseball as well at the USCGA and graduated in 2016. Jake has three siblings, Mark, Scott and Rachel. Behne is from Clifton, VA and is the son of Dan, an Air Force Academy graduate, and Anne Behne. Jake is a Management major and also plays baseball for the USCGA. Coast Guard’s JAKE BEHNEīio: Jake Behne is a three-year starter at the linebacker position for the United States Coast Guard Academy. OctoCharlotte TD Club & The Independence Fund Defender of the Nation Award Player Profile: U.S.
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