Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Packers and Network Health honored three generations of U.S. Navy servicemembers from the Barlament family during Saturday's game against the New York Jets as part of 'Operation Fan Mail.' The program, now in its 19th season, recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game.

Dennis Barlament served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968 during a period marked by the Vietnam War and Cold War tensions. His son Eric enlisted in 1990 and participated in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. Continuing the tradition, Eric's son Nate is currently completing basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes.

"Three generations of Barlament men have proudly worn the Navy uniform, exhibiting remarkable courage, sacrifice and commitment to country. Not only have military values been passed down through generations, but so has an unwavering love for the green and gold," according to the Packers' statement.

Dennis and Eric attended Saturday’s game with their wives, Lila and Jaclyn. Jaclyn nominated her father-in-law Dennis, husband Eric, and son Nate for recognition.

Operation Fan Mail began in 2007 with the goal of honoring active duty service members or veterans along with their families. Selected families are recognized on video boards before each home game and receive four tickets courtesy of Network Health. In 2025, a family will be hosted at every home game for on-field recognition during pregame activities. Over 18 seasons, a total of 217 families have been honored through this initiative.

"Operation Fan Mail, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor those who are on active duty or are veterans of the military, along with their families. 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. The Packers and Network Health hosted a family at each 2025 home game and recognized them on the field during pregame activities. A total of 217 families have been saluted during the past 18 seasons."

Families interested in participating can submit an essay explaining why they should be chosen for recognition next season either by mail or online at packers.com/Lambeau-field/operation-fan-mail.