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Navy Veteran Receives Super Bowl Invite from Giants QB

1/31/2026

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Gary Schacher, a 65-year-old Navy veteran from Rockland County, received an unexpected Super Bowl invitation from Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
He was selected through a program by USAA and the American Legion to attend the game.
Schacher served 26 years and earned multiple military honors.
A lifelong Jets fan, he plans to attend the game with his wife, Laurie, and hopes to meet Jaxson Dart.

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Story summary

Gary Schacher, a 65-year-old Navy veteran from Rockland County, received an unexpected Super Bowl invitation from Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
He was selected through a program by USAA and the American Legion to attend the game.
Schacher served 26 years and earned multiple military honors.
A lifelong Jets fan, he plans to attend the game with his wife, Laurie, and hopes to meet Jaxson Dart.