MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Current players from the National Football League are scheduled to train and meet Marines, Sailors and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Tuesday at 10 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Current NFL stars Drew Brees, Darren Sproles, Carson Palmer and other NFL players are scheduled to conduct a workout, conduct pass-and-throw drills with Marines, and sign autographs and pictures at the event. The event is free and open to Marines, Sailors and their families as a show of military appreciation on behalf of the NFL players.

Interested media must RSVP with the Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000 or miramarmedia@usmc.mil by 4 p.m. Monday. Media are scheduled to have an opportunity to interview the NFL players prior to the start of the event at 9:45 a.m. and potentially at the conclusion of the event.

For additional information, please call the Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000 or follow our Twitter feed @MCASMiramarCA. For MCAS Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing press releases please visit our Press Release Page.

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