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Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Nilan saluted for Operation Fan Mail

at December 8, 2020
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  • 2020
  • Army
  • DateDecember 8, 2020
Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Nilan and his family

Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Nilan and his family

HONOREE:

Ryan Nilan

BRANCH:

U.S. Air Force

GAME:

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Nilan and his family in conjunction with the Dec. 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, is continuing virtually to honor those who serve the country as the program marks its 14th season in 2020.

Nilan, a native of Oakland, Iowa, joined the Army in 2013 after graduating from Creighton University and trained for three years to fulfill his dream of becoming a Special Forces Medical Sergeant.

Trained in combat medicine, general medicine, dental care, and veterinary medicine, Nilan was deployed in Afghanistan and Ukraine during his almost eight-year military career. He was able to earn “7 in 7,” meaning he was promoted to an e-7 in seven years, a rare accomplishment.

He has earned several awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Bronze Star Award, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He is currently stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado.

A dedicated husband and father, Nilan and his wife, Paige, recently welcomed their fourth child, who was born 10 weeks early. Nilan helped keep his family calm and safe while also dealing with the challenges of Paige being hospitalized, their baby staying in the neonatal intensive care unit for 80 days, and caring for their three other children at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A lifelong Packers fan, Nilan hopes to become a farmer following his military career. He is taking online agriculture classes to set himself up for success.

As the honoree for Operation Fan Mail this week, the family will also receive a $250 prize pack from WPS Health Solutions and the Packers.

The appearance of U.S. military visual information does not imply or constitute endorsement by the U.S. military.

 
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