As the Eagles Gameday Staff assembled in the stands for their meeting before facing the Giants, Lindsay Hartig received a special announcement on the video board.
Hartig, an Eagles Gameday Staff Supervisor in the FanDuel Lounge, was named the Eagles' 2025 Salute to Service nominee. The proud U.S. Army Veteran served 15 months in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division and rose to the rank of Captain. Now, she's representing the Eagles as the NFL celebrates its Salute to Service initiative.
"Initially I thought, 'Oh this is cool, this is great,' and then maybe 48 hours later I felt, 'What have I gotten myself into? This is way bigger than what I kind of thought initially accepting the award from (Team President) Don (Smolenski), (Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer) Frank (Gumienny), and (Vice President of Fan Experience & Sustainability) Norman (Vossschulte) before the game Sunday,'" Hartig said. "A lot of love started coming my way, but then also the sense of just a big responsibility, too. There are so many others, military Veterans and coworkers who show up at the stadium to serve, and I want to make sure I represent them all with this nomination.
Responsibility is nothing new to Hartig. The mother of three recently received her master's degree in Sport Management at the University of Florida (she took remote classes while the family completed a 3 year assignment in Australia), and she has spent all of her adult life balancing her family, the military, and creating a space her a professional career.
Hartig's husband, Benjamin, is a Battalion Commander at Fort Dix, meaning Lindsay handles most of the duties at home. However, she's still heavily involved with the military. She's currently a senior advisor at Fort Dix, assisting with a family readiness group where she ensures everyone is as comfortable as they can be.
When Lindsay left the military in an official capacity, it was difficult at first because she had always envisioned serving for a long time. Then she was introduced to Team Red, White & Blue, a health and wellness community for veterans.
From there, Hartig participated in numerous races where she would wear Team Red, White & Blue gear. When she moved to New York, she became the secretary for the organization, serving a three-year term. She watched as it grew from 5,000 people involved to more than 250,000 members or supporters.
"It's so cool to see how much work they (Team Red, White & Blue) have done, but also just how many lives they have changed by bringing this sense of community, kind of like with the Eagles and the Eagles Autism Foundation and just the sense of loyalty," Hartig said. "… It was so cool to see the grassroots of this nonprofit happen and be a part of it."
Hartig is still involved with Team Red, White & Blue, helping out where she can in Philadelphia. She currently wants to work full-time in the sports industry but knows that's difficult to navigate while Benjamin is still in the military.
"That's part of my story, supporting military spouses," Lindsay said. "We're always trying to reinvent ourselves and piece together our career every two or three years as we move with our spouse and try to professionalize. I would love to bring that to light in my story, the sacrifice that these military spouses make along the way."
Working on the gameday staff is a good balance for Hartig. She still has time to be around for her family while getting valuable experience in her desired field.
"Lindsay brings the same commitment and excellence to our team that she showed in serving our country," Vossschulte said. "Always dependable, always kind, and always smiling, she truly represents what service is all about."
During her time at West Point, leadership was a big focus. She said she has always been drawn to leadership by serving, and that's something she feels when working for the Eagles.
Now, she's being honored for her contributions as the Eagles' Salute to Service nominee.
"It's been really, really neat to see, in just a year and a half, all the experiences I've been able to [have]," Hartig said. "But I will say that now my home base is in there (Lincoln Financial Field), with that team. And that's where I've been able to try and pour in my leadership mindset and really serve my team, get to know them well, and take care of them there." — Written by Matt Ryan
