Broncos TE Andrew Beck wins NFL's Salute to Service Award

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Denver Broncos tight end Andrew Beck has won the NFL's Salute to Service award.

Beck will be recognized at NFL Honors, the prime-time awards show Thursday night at which The Associated Press reveals its individual award winners for the 2021 season. USAA, which provides insurance and other financial services to U.S. military members, veterans and their families, will contribute $25,000 in Beck’s honor to the official aid societies representing each of the military branches. The NFL Foundation will match USAA’s donation of $25,000, which will be donated to Beck’s military charity of choice.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

A three-year pro, Beck has been almost as involved in initiatives helping military members as he has in the Broncos' playbook. Beck came naturally to his strong affiliation with armed forces causes.

"My relationship with the military is obviously very personal, as I grew up in a military family with a father who is still an active duty officer in the U.S. Army," Beck says. "That being said, I think there are many other reasons that highlight why it is so important to give back to our military service members beyond just having an active duty parent.

"These men and women consistently make so many sacrifices for us, and do so without ever expecting anything in return. That’s just one of many reasons why I believe it is so important to give back to our military men and women, because they epitomize the true meaning of selflessness."

Over the past three seasons, Beck has partnered with America’s Gold Star Families, Buckley Space Force Base, Fort Carson Army Base, Freedom Service Dogs, TAPS (Tragedy Assistance