The Green Bay Packers and Network Health paid special tribute to three generations of U.S. Navy servicemembers – Dennis, Eric and Nate Barlament – during Saturday night's game against the New York Jets for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
This year marks the 19th season of Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game.
During a time of global uncertainty marked by the Vietnam War and Cold War tensions, Dennis Barlament served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-68. Following in his father's footsteps, Eric enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1990, serving as part of Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. Inspired by the example of his father and grandfather, Eric's son, Nate, enlisted in the Navy and is currently completing basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Three generations of Barlament men have proudly worn the Navy uniform, exhibiting remarkable courage, sacrifice and commitment to country. Not only have military values been passed down through generations, but so has an unwavering love for the green and gold. Natives of Green Bay, the Barlaments are lifelong Packers fans. Dennis and Eric attended tonight's game with their wives, Lila and Jaclyn. Jaclyn nominated her father-in-law (Dennis), husband (Eric) and son (Nate) for recognition.
Operation Fan Mail, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor those who are on active duty or are veterans of the military, along with their families. In addition to being recognized on the video boards prior to the game, selected families will receive four tickets to the game, courtesy of Network Health. The Packers and Network Health hosted a family at each 2025 home game and recognized them on the field during pregame activities. A total of 217 families have been saluted during the past 18 seasons.
To choose families, the Packers and Network Health are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, on why a particular fan should be saluted next season.
Essays can be sent to Operation Fan Mail, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, WI, 54307-0628 or online at packers.com/Lambeau-field/operation-fan-mail. Families intended for recognition are those that have a member of their family serving on active duty, or a member of their family who is a veteran. The family member can be a spouse, mother, father, son, daughter or sibling.
