‘Operation Fan Mail’: Packers, Network Health partner on program honoring veterans, families at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY – Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Green Bay Packers home game, will mark its 20th season in 2026, and the fourth year presented by Network Health.

The program, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor those who are on active duty or are veterans of the military, and their families, according to a release from the Packers. 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 226 families have been saluted since 2007.

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 this season.

Essays can be mailed to Operation Fan Mail, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, Wis., 54307-0628; or submitted online at www.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.

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.

“We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of Operation Fan Mail, a program that reflects our deep gratitude for the men and women who have served our country and the families who have supported them,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy. “Together with Network Health, we’re honored to recognize these deserving individuals and share their stories with Packers fans on gamedays.”

“At Network Health, we believe it’s important to pause and truly honor the people who sacrifice so much in service to our country,” said Network Health President and CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson. “Operation Fan Mail gives us the opportunity to recognize not only the courage and commitment of veterans and active-duty military members, but also the families who support them every step of the way. We are proud to help celebrate these heroes and express our heartfelt gratitude for all they have given to protect and serve others.”