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Richard Guthrie, USAF1229 viewsRichard is holding up the Terrible Towel in a photo which he says was, "taken from inside my favorite way to get around!"!

*Thank you Richard!! Nov 02, 2012

1997 viewsFrom U.S. Army veteran Noah Galloway via twitter to @_BigBen7:

"It's a great feeling when Roethlisberger introduces himself to you and thanks you for your service. Great guy! It was incredible to have him come up to me...I really appreciated it! "

Noah had just completed the White Sands Missile Range 23rd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico, and was on his way home to Alabama when he met Ben at the airport. Noah and his team, TEAM X-T.R.E.M.E completed the 26.2 mile march wearing 47lb packs and gas masks.

Thank you so much to Noah! Mar 27, 2012

January 26, 2012 - Pro Bowl week1891 viewsBen poses with military personnel after practice.

Photo taken by Michael Moore, who is stationed in Hawaii.

*Click on any photo for a larger version!Jan 27, 2012

December 3, 2011 - Greetings from Afghanistan!1544 viewsGreat photo from BIG Steelers fan SPC Rick Bender of PUNISHER Platoon PSD 1-10CAV 2BCT 4ID posing with his "team" in Afghanistan and wishing the Steelers all the best!

* Click on any photo for a larger version.Dec 04, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111405 viewsâ€œBen, throughout history men have won and lost great battles. For the ones that are lost doesnâ€™t mean that the war is over so continue doing the amazing job that you do and in the end you will become victoriousâ€¦I also want to take this opportunity to say I am very grateful for all the support you and the Steelers show our military, going to war is one of hardest things a soldier must face but knowing we have support, helps us to remember why we serve in the first place. God Bless and Go Steelers!â€

Veteran Corporal Gregory Yakubik
1st BN 5th Marines, Charlie Company
United States Marine Corps

*Click on any photo for a larger version!Nov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111438 viewsDear Ben and the Steelers!!!

"My name is Jennifer Thompson. I am sending this email on behalf of my husband Sgt. Garry Thompson. See my husband is now medically retired from the Army after 17 years of service but he will always carry the military with him. It is who he is. He has always been in law enforcement in one aspect or another since the age of 18 years old. He has been in the military police corp as well as a cop in Cocoa Florida. It's a part of him.

'On May 28th of 2008, I received a phone call no Army wife ever wants to get. A spokesman from the Department of Defense called to inform me my husband had been critically injured and partially paralyzed from the waist down after being shot twice to the back one shattered his spine and the other is still lodged in his side. I am not writing this to depress you rather it is quite the opposite. My husband Garry still loves the military and his comrades more than ever. He always states to me he would do everything again even if he knew what the outcome would be. He is wheelchair bound but it doesn't get him down. It's just a challenge to continue doing the things he loves just in a different way.

'He spent time with the Steelers players for the 'Heroes at Heinz Field' event and it made his year. To know you care enough to go out and spend time with these heroes is amazing and I am so very thankful. I have never seen another team do what you do. We spend our quality time together during the games cheering you on, sometimes a bit too loudly but our neighbors understand. I just wanted to send an email letting you know how blessed I am to have this hero in my life and to thank you for all you do!!! Goooo Steelers!!!"

Sincerely, Jennifer ThompsonNov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111211 viewsPFC Gordon of A- Troop 4-7 Cav. U.S. Army, Camp Hovey South Korea -

"Great job week in and week out, young guys are stepping in and working through adversity only makes the team more cohesive.
The Steelers (you guys) are the reason why I wake up at 0200hrs on a Monday morning to watch football. Its not just football, it motivates me to work hard and do what has to be done, just so I can see next weeks game. Its the reason why my peers knock on my door because they hear yelling and screaming coming out of the room down the hall. Football has always been a pastime, and the best way to enjoy it is to sit back and watch the only NFL team that brings back the good memories, warrior, and optimist out of me. The team boosts moral like no other, and makes me Proud to be an American Soldier Serving the great country, The United States of America
Added a picture of approx 12 miles north of where I am, known as the JSA.
Through my time here I've been on the hope that Hines Ward would visit, come by and me get an autograph, (lol that and the WHOLE team.) Now lets go get another ring for the other hand. (7)
Heading back stateside in December, I'm looking into attending my first ever Steelers game, keep up the great work and thank you for taking time to read this.

STEELER NATION IS AROUND THE GLOBE!Nov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111337 views"As a retired U.S. Marine Master Sgt., Thank You Big Ben for the many days of happiness and relief of stress that your style of play has brought me. You're one tough dude, keep playing hard and ... Go STEELERS !!!"

MSgt. George L. Hall
Retired USMCNov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111790 viewsSGT's David and Tricia Aponte. Myself, CW4 Dave Bassili.

"Been in 22 years and still going strong. Just tell Ben and the boys win or lose, I still bleed black and gold! And why did it take so long to start going to Heath more than for just an outletâ€¦just kidding! Just win, that's it! Go Steelers!!"Nov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111751 viewsPhoto 1:

"Good morning...from Iraq...I'm a US Army soldier, getting ready to finish out my tour in Iraq and was just wondering if you would like to pass on to Ben (and the rest of the team) some of the attached photos of me and my teammates during our travels through the country with my Terrible Towel.

"I've been a Steeler fan since I was a kid and never thought I'd get to do the things I've been doing for the Army and for our country...I just wanted to share these with you all and hope you enjoy them...One thing I've been able to do is follow the Steelers during this deployment and I'm looking forward to getting home and catching the last couple of the season from my home (in Virginia) with my family. Take care and thanks!"

CW3 Thomas Romero
US Army - serving in IraqNov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111575 viewsPhoto 2:

"Good morning...from Iraq...I'm a US Army soldier, getting ready to finish out my tour in Iraq and was just wondering if you would like to pass on to Ben (and the rest of the team) some of the attached photos of me and my teammates during our travels through the country with my Terrible Towel.

"I've been a Steeler fan since I was a kid and never thought I'd get to do the things I've been doing for the Army and for our country...I just wanted to share these with you all and hope you enjoy them...One thing I've been able to do is follow the Steelers during this deployment and I'm looking forward to getting home and catching the last couple of the season from my home (in Virginia) with my family. Take care and thanks!"

CW3 Thomas Romero
US Army - serving in IraqNov 10, 2011

Veterans Day, 20111806 viewsPhoto 3:

"Good morning...from Iraq...I'm a US Army soldier, getting ready to finish out my tour in Iraq and was just wondering if you would like to pass on to Ben (and the rest of the team) some of the attached photos of me and my teammates during our travels through the country with my Terrible Towel.

"I've been a Steeler fan since I was a kid and never thought I'd get to do the things I've been doing for the Army and for our country...I just wanted to share these with you all and hope you enjoy them...One thing I've been able to do is follow the Steelers during this deployment and I'm looking forward to getting home and catching the last couple of the season from my home (in Virginia) with my family. Take care and thanks!"

CW3 Thomas Romero
US Army - serving in IraqNov 10, 2011

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