Rachel Washburn: A True American Hero Former NFL Cheerleader Rachel Washburn went from the sideline to the front-line. Meet the 25-year-old former NFL cheerleader who traded in her pom-poms to serve two tours in Afghanistan.
After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Rachel is now stationed in Fort Stewart, Ga., serving as a platoon leader. Rachel was nominated by her father for the “Hometown Hero” honor. The Philadelphia Eagles honored her as one of their hometown heroes at Sunday’s game against the Bears this past weekend..
After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Rachel is now stationed in Fort Stewart, Ga., serving as a platoon leader. Rachel was nominated by her father for the “Hometown Hero” honor. The Philadelphia Eagles honored her as one of their hometown heroes at Sunday’s game against the Bears this past weekend.
Rachel was not born in Philadelphia. She chose to make the city her home. She committed herself to the Eagles and then to her country. The “Hometown Hero” celebration showed Rachel that the Eagles and the City of Philadelphia truly recognize and appreciate her as one of their own.
