Deshaun Watson gives Super Bowl trip to Army veteran

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Deshaun Watson gifted a Super Bowl trip to a military veteran Monday.

Watson teamed up with United Service Organizations and United Services Automobile Association to give the trip to Lieutenant Colonel Roger Miranda, who served 22 years in the Army.

“With 22 years of military service to his name including multiple overseas deployments, Lieutenant Colonel Miranda is an extraordinary example of what it means to be Army Strong,” the Texans quarterback said in a press release. “I am honored to partner with USAA and the USO to award LTC Roger Miranda and his wife Crystal with this trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami in recognition of his service to our country.”

Thankful for people like @roger__miranda - a career Army officer - who continues to serve his country by helping troops transition to civilian life. Thanks @USAA & @the_USO for teaming-up with me to provide this soldier 2 tix to #SBLIV. Much deserved. #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/bosPbGIbsg — Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) January 27, 2020

Watson will meet with military members at USAA's Salute to Service Lounge on Friday and Saturday in Miami at Super Bowl Experience. The lounge is open to current military, veterans and their families.

Miranda was twice deployed to Afghanistan, first in 2004 and again in 2014. He also served in Kuwait in 2017. Miranda, a Newark, N.J., native, retired last year and lives in Belton.