NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Theismann gave away two free cars to U.S. military veterans on Friday to celebrate the upcoming 125th Army-Navy Game. Theismann, who played against both Army and Navy during his career at Notre Dame, delivered the gifts at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. alongside fellow former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III.
The duo handed over the keys to two retrofitted vehicles to local active-duty military families. Theismann presented a 2024 Chevy Malibu to Navy Seaman Matthew Walker and his family, while Griffin gave a 2023 Chevy Equinox to Army Specialist Caleb Dooley and his family. The gifts were part of the Recycled Rides campaign in partnership with USAA.
Theismann told Fox News Digital that the giveaway is special to him, as he has great admiration for military members. This year’s Army-Navy game will also feature in-person appearances by President-elect Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who announced that Marine veteran Daniel Penny will be joining them in their suite at the game.
Penny recently drew national attention after being acquitted for manslaughter for protecting New York City subway riders from Jordan Neely. This will mark Trump’s fifth time attending the Army-Navy game, having first attended in 2016 and appearing three times during his first presidency.