Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Joneshas been announced as a finalist for the 13th Annual Salute to Service Award Presented by USAA, along with New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. 

Jones was nominated by the Packers for his commitment to serving the military community.

The Salute to Service Award recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors, a prime time awards special on Thursday, Feb. 8th.

USAA will contribute $25,000 in the award recipient's honor to the official aid societies representing each of the military branches.

Jones, who grew up with both of his parents serving in the U.S. Army, knows firsthand the sacrifices involved with serving, and he has made giving back to active-duty and veterans, a special focus of his community involvement. Jones is a big part of the Packers' Salute to Service efforts, serving as a spokesperson for the initiative and taking part in every opportunity to honor veterans. Last November, he spent time promoting Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, a nonprofit devoted to connecting veterans with trained service dogs