Jan. 27, 2025 From Gridiron to Cyber Defense: Former NFL player enlists in the Air Force Reserve For most athletes, retiring from professional sports marks the culmination of a lifelong journey. For Trakeius “Tra” Battle, however, it was the beginning of a new mission.The former National Football League player from Forsyth, Georgia, recently took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the Air Force