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American Football Action

Dynamic scenes of American football games, highlighting players in action on the field during competitive matches.

Vintage Photograph. Classic american football showdown on the field.
Vintage Photograph. Classic american football showdown on the field.
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Airmen from the 181st Intelligence Wing participate in a flag football game against high school athletes from Terre Haute South Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Ind., June 30, 2022. The 181st IW is committed to participating in community events to bolster longstanding ties and relationships within the greater Wabash Valley community and the state of Indiana.
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Football team, Cody, Wyoming, USA, North America
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Haaziq Daniels searches for a passing opprotunity as Army's Andre Carter II closes in on Nov. 5, 2022 during the Commander's Classic at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Air Force defeated Army 13-7 to take home their 21st Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)
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University of Nebraska marching band plays at a home football game; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
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The Boomer Schooner rushed onto the field Nov. 5 during the University of Oklahoma's Military Appreciation game against Baylor University. The 77th Army Band, the Pride of Fort Sill, performed all the services songs with the Sooner Band during the halftime show
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United States Air Force Academy cheerleaders run out on the field holding spirit flags at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 15, 2022. The Air Force Academy competed in a football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and won the game 42-7.
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6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Substation Tupelo and the Great American Rivalry Series present the Scholar Athlete awards during the opening of the annual football game at the Oxford Junior High School football stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, Sep. 16, 2022. GARS highlights long-standing high school rivalries through a series of football games across the nation, along with the opportunity for individual players to earn Scholar Athlete and Most Valuable Player awards. The Oxford Chargers compete against the Lafayette Commodores every year in the Crosstown Classic rivalry football game.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Mana Wilhelm searches for an open pass during a game against Stony Brook University on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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Yorktown Patriots high school football team kneels in locker room for a moment of silence before game in Arlington, Virginia.
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force celebrates after singing the Third Verse following a football game against Northern Iowa on Sept. 3, 2022 in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Northern Iowa 48-17 in their regular season opener. -
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California, Pasadena. 2009 Tournament of Roses Bandfest. Alhambra Unified School District Band from Alhambra, CA.
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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a football game at his alma mater, West Point, on September 21, 2019.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Turner Ashby takes a shot against Ohio State University during a game on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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Air Force Cadets celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO. Base: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFA
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark and Academy mascot 'The Bird' cheer during the Air Force song on Sept. 10, 2022 before an Air Force football game vs Colorado at Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -
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Two elderly men in matching caps lean on a fence by a football field
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group of young professional american football players with coach discussing strategy together during training match on the stadium field
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Adrienne Warren, 432nd Wing/432nd Expeditionary Wing command chief, participates in an opening football game coin toss at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15, 2022. Warren attended the game in support of the United States Air Force Academy football team as they faced off against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Isaac Pike, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Monroe, Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, poses with the Ruston High School cheer squad and student section with the pull up competition plaque awarded to Ruston High during the Great American Rivalry Series game between Ruston High School and Neville High School in Ruston, Louisiana, Sept. 30, 2022. The Marines held a pull up challenge to see if Ruston High School could collectively do more pull ups than Neville High School. The pull up challenge is part of the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS). The GARS is hosted by Brainbox Intelligent Marketing and highlights top high school football rivalries nationwide.
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Hunter Panzik chestbumps his teammate before their game against Stony Brook University on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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American football, Team Austria vs Augustana Vikings playing in the Charity Bowl XII, Stadium Hohe Warte, Vienna, Austria, Europe
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Fan raises his hat a University of Nebraska Cornhusker football home game; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
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September 02, 2018, Boone, North Carolina, USA: Kidd Brewer Stadium is a 30, 000-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Boone, North Carolina. Nicknamed
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The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly over Super Bowl LVIII, Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 11, 2024. The Thunderbirds kicked off the Super Bowl as a way of showing appreciation for their hometown of Las Vegas and to connect the American population with their premiere aerial demonstration team. Air Force
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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Wes Peene beings a pass against Stony Brook University during a game on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2012) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, greets members of the Buffalo Bills after landing on the football field at Ralph Wilson Stadium to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. This event coincides with Buffalo Navy Week 2012, one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
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U.S. Air Force Academy, CO -- Sophomore Tim Jefferson watches the flight of the football on day 2 of football practice August 4, 2009. Jefferson is competing for the starting quarterback position with fellow sophomores Asher Clark and Connor Dietz. Jefferson earned Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year honors in 2008 after taking over as Falcons' starter in the week six of the season and leading them to five straight victories. The Falcons host the Nicholls State Colonels September 5, 2009 in their home opener.
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U.S. service members stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico and Naval District Washington, receives an autograph from Saahdiq Charles, professional American football tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL) at the Salute to Service Boot Camp hosted by the Washington Commanders at the Inova Sports Performance Center, Ashburn, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2022. Military members joined the Commanders and members of USAA for a special training camp event that allowed servicemen and women to work out on the Commanders practice fields.
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The Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle Corps performs during halftime at the Air Force vs. New Mexico football game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 13, 2010. The Falcons defeated the Lobos 48-13. The Falcons, 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the Mountain West conference, close out the regular season against Las Vegas on Nov. 20, 2010.
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LB Lance Briggs, #55 Chicago Bears, runs with the ball during the NFL International game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on October 23, 2011 in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers wide receiver, and Patrick Taylor, Packers running back, stand on the sideline during the U.S. National Anthem of the National Football Leagues New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London, England, Oct. 9, 2022. The pre-game ceremony featured more than 50 Airmen unfurling the flag along with an honor guard team and vocalist to sing the U.S. National Anthem.
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The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, along with Soldiers from the United States Army Band Pershings Own, present the colors before the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the University of Michigan Wolverines and the University of Washington Huskies on January 7-8, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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WR Ted Ginn, #19 49ers, runs with the ball during the NFL International game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos on October 31, 2010 in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks at the scoreboard during a NCAA Football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and Oregon Ducks on Sat
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, poses with the student scholar-athlete award recipient from Milton High School during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osvaldo Chavez, from the 129th Maintenance Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, looks up at the video board while holding a football-field sized American flag in the shape of the United States, Sept. 18, 2022, on the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the San Francisco 49ers home opener football game against the Seattle Seahawks. Nine of the wings Airmen were spread out around the flag to serve as point-persons and team leads for season ticket holders who also served on the flag unfurling detail.
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame's Touchdown Sculpture Tim Hortons Field. Sculpture by Tony Gsellmann. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Central Dauphin High School football team runs a play during the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS) game against Cumberland Valley High School, at Landis Field, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 2022. GARS, presented by the United States Marine Corps, features some of the longest-running and most tradition-filled rivalries in high school football across the nation.
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Brass player, championship celebration of the FC Bayern, 25th German Football Championship, Allianz Arena, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. shakes hands with one of the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic referees after the coin toss ceremony at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.The Southern Heritage Classic is an annual cultural celebration filled with sports and entertainment that creates a substantial economic impact and promotes higher education in the community. The Southern Heritage Classic is one of the countrys most anticipated HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) football classics. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).