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Former Denver Broncos Player Ben Garland Honored At Buckley Space Force

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- A former Denver Broncos player was bumped up to a step above captain over the weekend to an Air Force major. The ceremony honoring Ben Garland's achievement was at Buckley Space Force on Sunday morning.

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Garland played for the Broncos from 2010 to 2014 as an offensive lineman.

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(credit: National Guard)

He also played for the Falcons and the 49ers all while serving in the Air National Guard.

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