This week, our rookie class embarked on a bus tour to visit the historical sights of Washington D.C. As a part of the Rookie Community Club, the goal of this trip was to introduce the players to their new home in the Nation's Capital and to pay tribute to our Nation's history. The tour highlighted the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, where players were offered the chance to interact with the community and be present in the spaces where Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on social justice has lead us to today. (Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)

Last Friday, June 17th, the 2022 Washington Commanders rookie class teamed up with Capital Area Food Bank to package 585 boxes which feeds a family of four for three to four days. This event is part of the Commanders Rookie Community Club initiative, which aims to introduce rookies to the DMV community as well as community partners that the team works closely with on a year-round basis. Capital Area Food Bank leads the team's regional efforts to provide equitable access to food for those struggling with hunger and food insecurity. The Commanders are proud to have a long-standing partnership with regional hunger relief organization Capital Area Food Bank through a variety of Foundation events throughout the year including the annual Harvest Feast event and various food packing events. (Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)

Last week, the Washington Commanders hosted Doug Herbert's B.R.A.K.E.S training program at FedExField for rookies and veterans to learn important safety skills on the road. The Commanders covered the cost of all Driver Training sessions for community members that signed up to participate on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. To learn more about B.R.A.K.E.S. visit: www.putonthebrakes.org (Emilee Fails/Washington Commanders)