The Green Bay Packers and Network Health paid special tribute to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brad Selman during Sunday afternoon's game against the Minnesota Vikings for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
This year marks the 20th season of Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game.
Enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2009 as an infantryman, Selman embarked on four years of service defined by a steadfast dedication to duty. Assigned to the weapons company of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, he began his career handling heavy weaponry before transitioning into the role of team leader.
Serving as a machine gunner, Selman earned the rank of Corporal while leading troops through deployments in Haiti, Africa and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, Selman earned multiple honors, including the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals, among other accolades.
Though born in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, on a U.S. Army base where his father served as an Army lieutenant colonel, Selman's own sports allegiance remained firmly rooted in Green Bay. That bond deepened significantly while he was stationed in Afghanistan alongside fellow Marine Corporal Cory Aguillard.
After the two emailed the Packers organization to share their excitement for the upcoming season, they were surprised with a care package shipped directly to their deployment site. The Packers flag included in the package hung prominently in their team room, offering a powerful connection to home while serving thousands of miles away.
Whether traveling for service or attending games in person, Selman always carries his Packers pride with him, frequently packing his Ray Nitschke jersey as a tribute to the linebacker's 15 years of franchise loyalty. Selman attended this afternoon's game with his fiancée Jules, Aguillard, and Aguillard's wife, Charity.
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 will host a family at each 2026 home game and recognize them on the field during pregame activities. A total of 232 families have been saluted during the past 19 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.
