Military at Sports Events

Service members participating in national events, presenting colors at ceremonies, and highlighting community engagement during sports activities.

Corporal Steven Almaguer, number one rifle inspector, marches down long line at the New York Giants vs. Houston Texans game at the MetLife Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022. This weekend marked the final performances of several Marines in the Silent Drill Platoon as they prepared to rotate to their following duty stations in the Fleet Marine Force. Fair winds and following seas, Marines.

Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen await the opening ceremony of the Indianapolis Colts home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. From left: Cpl. Grant Gaynor, Sgt. Nathan Casler, Staff Sgt. Emily McWilliams, Airman 1st Class Daniel Purcell.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Doolittle, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings the U.S. National Anthem in front of the 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard during the pre-game ceremony of the National Football Leagues New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London, England, Oct. 9, 2022. As part of the pre-game ceremony, Airmen presented a U.S. Flag alongside a U.K. flag presented by British service members. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-22.

Corporal Steven Almaguer, number one rifle inspector, marches down long line at the New York Giants vs. Houston Texans game at the MetLife Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022. This weekend marked the final performances of several Marines in the Silent Drill Platoon as they prepared to rotate to their following duty stations in the Fleet Marine Force. Fair winds and following seas, Marines.

Military service members from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines exit the field after the opening ceremony of the Colts home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Indiana National Guard soldiers present the national and state flags during the opening ceremony of the Indianapolis Colts home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. From left: Cpl. Grant Gaynor, Sgt. Nathan Casler, Staff Sgt. Emily McWilliams, Airman 1st Class Daniel Purcell.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during a halftime show performance at the New York Giants vs. Houston Texans game at the MetLife Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022. This weekend marked the final performances of several Marines in the Silent Drill Platoon as they prepared to rotate to their following duty stations in the Fleet Marine Force. Fair winds and following seas, Marines.

MIAMI, Fla. (May 2, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors parade the colors at a Miami Marlins Major League Baseball game during Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May. 2, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen present national and state colors for the opening ceremony of the Indianapolis Colts preseason home opener, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. From left: Spc. Barak Strahan, 38th Infantry Division Band from Lawrence; Sgt. Brandon Hazelbaker, 38th Infantry Division Band from Indianapolis; retired Master Sgt. Patrick Slattery, 122nd Fighter Wing, from Fort Wayne, Indiana; Senior Airman Meagan Barker, 122nd Fighter Wing, from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, is celebrated with CMSgt. Jackson Helzer, 316th Wing command chief, and members of the 1st Helicopter Squadron at M&T Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 23, 2022. The service members were honored during the Military Appreciation Day for the Baltimore Ravens game against the Cleveland Browns.

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing unveil an American flag during the national anthem at Wembley Stadium, in London, England, Oct. 30, 2022. Approximately 70 uniformed personnel represented the U.S. Air Force and nation by unveiling an American flag during the pre-game ceremonies of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos NFL game.

Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen render a salute during the national anthem at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Jan. 6, 2023. The Indianapolis Colts spotlight service members in pregame ceremonies to promote patriotism and selfless service. (Indiana National Guard

U.S. Army Spc. Jeremiah Long, with the New Jersey National Guard Soldier, cheers while holding the American Flag along side other service members and veterans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nov. 6, 2022. Soldiers of the New Jersey National Guard participated in the pregame ceremonies at the New York Jets "Salute to Service" game.

New Jersey National Guard Soldiers hold the American Flag along side other service members and veterans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nov. 6, 2022. Soldiers of the New Jersey National Guard participated in the pregame ceremonies at the New York Jets "Salute to Service" game.

The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from The U.S. Navy Band attended a rehearsal for the Super Bowl LVIII pregame ceremonies on February 9, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The team was joined by Reba McEntire who performed the National Anthem.

Sailors assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73) Color Guard parade the colors during a command event at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, June 16, 2022.

Members from Coast Guard Air Station Houston present the colors during a rendition of the National Anthem at a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, Aug. 3, 2022. Coast Guard members from Air Station Houston and Sector Houston-Galveston were invited to the game as part of the Astros' Coast Guard appreciation game.

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), serve as the color guard during the Norfolk Tides' Marine Night at Harbor Park Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia, June 18, 2022. Marine Night was held in honor of the brave men and women who have served, are currently serving in the Marine Corps and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Due to the military being an integral part of the Hampton Roads community, the Norfolk Tides hosts several military appreciation nights and military themed seasons in honor of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Maryland National Guard soldiers and airmen participate in the pre-game ceremony for the Baltimore Ravens against the Miami Dolphins game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Sept. 18, 2022. The pre-game ceremony included service members holding a large American flag at mid-field during the national anthem.

220909-N-PN850-1022 BALTIMORE (Sep. 09, 2022) Musician 1st Class Robert A. Kurth sings the National Anthem at Orioles Park to celebrate Maryland Fleet Week

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the opening ceremony of a Sporting Kansas City soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas, August 6, 2022. Approximately 200 1st ABCT Soldiers were highlighted during Sporting KCs Military Appreciation Day following the units return from an 11-month deployment to Europe.

The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from The U.S. Navy Band presented the colors before Super Bowl LVIII where the San Francisco 49ers took on the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The JAFCG joined Reba McEntire in the end zone where she performed The National Anthem.

220909-N-PN850-1007 BALTIMORE (Sep. 09, 2022) Musician 1st Class Robert A. Kurth sings the National Anthem at Orioles Park to celebrate Maryland Fleet Week

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.

Airmen present a giant American flag for nearly 50,000 fans to see at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, April 8, 2013. Scott Air Force Base Airmen have been involved in numerous community sporting events, but this was the first time they presented the flag at the Cardinals home opening game of the baseball season. The Airmen are from the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott AFB, Ill.

Wisconsin Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing's Base Honor Guard present the colors at a Madison Mallards Baseball game July 6, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. The color guard is a four-person formation that renders the flag its proper customs and courtesies adding dignity to any military-related activity while showing respect to our nation and those who have served it.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Charitee Swift-Day, from Birmingham, Ala., assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), sings the National Anthem on the Petco Park baseball field before the start of a San Diego Padres game against the Washington Nationals. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pier side Naval Station North Island in support of routine operations.

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Orange County participate in a reenlistment ceremony for Sgt. Jamir Walton at the Orange County Great Park of Irvine, Irvine, California on Oct. 1, 2022. A reenlistment is a major event in the career of an enlisted Marine that renders an appropriate ceremony to be held to honor their decision to continue to serve their country.

Rear Adm. Alexis Lex Walker, commander, Navy Recruiting Command, and Master Chief Navy Counselor Gerald Allchin, National Chief Recruiter, meet with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea at the 123rd Army vs. Navy Game held at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.

Military members and future service men/women carry the U.S. flag to the middle of the stadium for the presentation of colors.

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Orange County participate in a reenlistment ceremony for Sgt. Jamir Walton at the Orange County Great Park of Irvine, Irvine, California on Oct. 1, 2022. A reenlistment is a major event in the career of an enlisted Marine that renders an appropriate ceremony to be held to honor their decision to continue to serve their country.

220505-N-TE695-0015 BOSTON (May 5, 2022) Officer Development School (ODS) class 22040 students perform color guard detail before a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, Boston, May 5. ODS provides staff corps officers and several restricted line designators with the training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as commissioned Naval officers.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno hands the first baseball to pitcher Edwin Jackson prior to the Nationals vs Cardinals game at Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C. Oct. 10, 2012. This is the first major league postseason game in Washington since the 1933 World Series with the Washington Senators. Wounded warriors and active duty military service members were honored during the game with an standing ovation by fans.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico color guard, present the colors during MCBQs cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 247th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 9, 2022. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition which celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifice of all Marines, past and present.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. Raymond F. Chandler III, Sergeant of the Army, shake hands with honorees at a ceremony in recognition of Valor in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom during the 113th Army vs. Navy football game Dec. 8, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pa.

U.S. Army Soldiers of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, march in during the 44th IBCTs farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008. (New Jersey National Guard

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U.S. Army Soldiers of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, render honors during the national anthem at the 44th IBCTs farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008. (New Jersey National Guard

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Air Guard 400 sped into the Richmond International Raceway in front of a crowd of over 95,000 race fans Sept. 11 where Director of the Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III was given the position of honor as the grand marshall of the last race before the "Chase for the Cup." Wyatt, alongside Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., Adjutant General of Virginia, toured the race complex and visited the numerous Airmen and Soldiers of the National Guard there participating in the pre-race ceremonies.As part of his duties as grand marshall, Wyatt was given the opportunity to announce the famous saying, "Gentlemen, start your engines in front of the near sell out crowd." He also awarded the Air Guard 400 trophy in Victory Lane to the winner of the race, Denny Hamlin, who secured himself the number-one seed in the NASCAR chase for the championship.

MIAMI, Fla. (May 2, 2022) - Miami Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier speaks to U.S. Coast Guardsmen at a Miami Marlins Major League Baseball game during Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May. 2, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

220510-N-PN850-1009 WASHINGTON (May 10, 2022) Musician First Class Danlie Cuenca sings the "Star Spangled Banner" at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals celebrate Navy Day at the ballpark.

High angle view of a group of people holding a large American Flag

A U.S. Air Force member sings the National Anthem before a Major League Soccer match as part of Air Force Week 2012 at the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, N.J., Aug. 19, 2012. During Air Force Week, events included flyovers, drill team performances, military working dog demonstrations and a water rescue demonstration.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. congratulates and provides words of encouragement to recently inducted Air Force enlisted recruits at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.Brown swore in seven members of the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program before leading the coin toss at the beginning of the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III walks midfield with U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Navy Vice Adm. Sean Buck at the annual Army-Navy football game, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrives at Falcon Stadium to deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Air Force Academys graduation ceremony, May 25, 2022. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

San Diego Padres Honor 60 Years of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams!

U.S. Army Soldiers, with the New Jersey National Guard, pose for a photo at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nov. 6, 2022. Soldiers of the New Jersey National Guard participated in the pregame ceremonies at the New York Jets "Salute to Service" game.

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220909-N-RB168-0063 SOMERSET, Pa., (Sept. 9, 2022) Capt. Chris Brown, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), speaks with Scott Close, dean of students and athletic director for Somerset Area Jr.-Sr. High School, before a flag presentation on the football field. The U.S. Navy sent 22 Sailors from USS Somerset to Somerset County for a multi-day trip to attend the the 21st anniversary observance of 9/11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial, and serve in a uniformed capacity as escorts, honoring the families of the 40 passengers and crew that perished on Flight 93. USS Somerset personnel participated in various service and engagement Community Relations projects (COMRELs) during their trip.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. recites the Oath of Enlistment to members of the United States Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.Brown swore in seven members of the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program before leading the coin toss at the beginning of the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing carry an American flag onto the field prior to the national anthem at Wembley Stadium, in London, England, Oct. 30, 2022. Approximately 70 uniformed personnel represented the U.S. Air Force and nation by unveiling an American flag during the pre-game ceremonies of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos NFL game.

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason L. Morris, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), shakes hands during the pregame ceremony for the Padres in San Diego, June 26, 2022. Morris threw the ceremonial first pitch on behalf of MCRD San Diego and WRR for Marine Corps appreciation day.

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BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) - U.S. Navy and civilian media personnel photograph baseball fans at the start of a Baltimore Orioles game during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimores celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. (photo by Tommy Gilligan)

Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, shares a laugh with National Football League officials after the official coin toss at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 18, 2012. Airmen of all ranks represented the Air Force at several sporting events during Air Force Week 2012.

Spc. Brittany Simmons, a vocalist with the 77th Army Band, sings "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for OKC Dodgers Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, bottom right, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, his handler, Cpl. Max J. Noel, top right, a combat videographer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and K9 handler teams from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stand in a formation during a Padres game in San Diego, June 26, 2022. Manny was a part of the pregame ceremony representing MCRD San Diego for Marine Corps appreciation day.

PHOENIX (March 25, 2016) A Talon bomb disposal robot brings out the ball for the first pitch at a spring training baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants as part of the Phoenix Navy Week. Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey, USS Constitution Sailors, Explosive Ordinance Mobile Unit 3, Navy Band Southwest, USS Oscar Austin Sailors, Navy Recruiting District Phoenix and the Navy ceremonial guard silent drill team are all in Phoenix to promote the Navy in an area where there isnt a large Navy presence.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. congratulates and provides words of encouragement to recently inducted Air Force enlisted recruits at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.Brown swore in seven members of the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program before leading the coin toss at the beginning of the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).

QUEENS, NY (Sept. 2, 2023) RADM Shoshana Chatfield makes addresses the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The United States Tennis Association hosted RADM Shoshana Chatfield, Capt. (ret.) JoEllen Oslund, Lt. Julia Baily and Lt. Audrey Mackovjak as well as veterans from the Army and Marines at the 12th Annual Lt. Joe Hunt Military Appreciation Day and to commemorate 50 years of women in naval aviation. Lt. Hunt, who won the U.S. Nationals in 1943 while on leave from the Navy, was killed in the line of duty when his fighter plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 1945.

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A Joint Color Guard presents the colors during the National Anthem at the NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 11, 2022. Whiteman Air Force Base Airmen supported pre-race festivities to represent the U.S. Air Force.

The spouse of a deployed 35th Infantry Division Soldier holds a sign of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ray at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2022. Families and friends of the 35th Infantry Division attended the Military Appreciation Royals baseball game to show support. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Spc. Rose Di Trolio)

Whiteman Air Force Base wing commanders from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings and the 442nd Fighter Wing, pose for a photo with Dr. Roger Best, University of Central Missouri president, prior to the UCM Military Appreciation football game, Sept. 8, 2022, in Warrensburg, Missouri. Whiteman AFB and UCM share a valuable community partnership that fosters a supportive relationship between the base and local communities.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy band perform before the Air Force 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. -

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) observe an Albion College football game at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion, Michigan, September 3, 2022. Twelve Ford Sailors traveled to Michigan for the ships annual namesake visit to learn about the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and connect with local community members in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Albion.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Enriquez, assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, receives a special game ball from Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, Aug. 18, 2022, in St. Joseph, Missouri. During the Chiefs training camp, the team held its annual Military Appreciation Day where service men and women from each U.S. military branch had the opportunity to meet with local community members, Chiefs team staff and players.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Adrienne Warren, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, tosses a coin before the United States Air Force Academy football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15, 2022. The Air Force Academy faced the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in a Mountain West conference regular season game.

Capt. Andrew Fenner, Air Force Institute of Technology, shakes hands with umpire Nick Mahrley at the start of the Cincinnati Reds-Colorado Rockies game Sept. 2, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Fenner was named honorary captain as part of the Reds annual Military Appreciation Night.

2nd Lt. Matthew Burgnon, 319th Recruiting Squadron gold bar recruiter, administers the Oath of Enlistment to a group of 12 Air Force and Space Force enlistees prior to a University of Massachusetts Lowell hockey game at the Tsongas Center, Lowell, Mass., Feb. 16. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jorge Valencia, left, of the 129th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, holds a football-field sized American flag in the shape of the United States, Sept. 18, 2022, on the practice field next to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, during flag unfurling rehearsal before the San Francisco 49ers home opener football game against the Seattle Seahawks. Nine of the wings Airmen were spread out around the flag during pregame ceremonies to serve as point-persons and team leads for season ticket holders who also served on the flag unfurling detail.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy Cadets participate in the Parents' Weekend Parade at Stillman Field Sept. 1, 2023. The event is held over Labor Day weekend, providing Academy families an extended opportunity to reunite with their cadets and tour Academy facilities.

220821-N-HS181-1100 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2022) Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), participate in the San Diego Padres Salute to 100 Years of Aircraft Carriers at Petco Park, Aug. 21. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

U.S. Air Force Academy - Cadets pin their new ranks on each other after the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 25, 2022. Nine-hundred-seventy cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Force/Space Forces newest second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend (left), 354th Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Thomas Burke, Deputy Commanding General-Support, 11th Airborne Division, prepare for the puck drop in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 19, 2024. Hockey teams from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force base competed for the 28th time in the annual Commanders Cup. The long-standing tradition began in 1996 and helps build camaraderie across the branches and maintain morale among the service members.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, present the colors at the San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park in San Diego, Jan. 12, 2024. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos fostering community and patriotism.

Marines with The Presidents Own, U.S. Marine Band, conduct a performance during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 10, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Deputy Commandant for Information, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security.

U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) salute during the national anthem at Dodgers Stadium during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. photographs with recently inducted Air Force enlisted recruits at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.Brown swore in seven members of the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program before leading the coin toss at the beginning of the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic. (Photo by 502d ABW and JBSA Public Affairs Office Ruth A. Medina-Villanueva).

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) - Fans watch fireworks during the Baltimore Orioles opening ceremony during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimores celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. (photo by Tommy Gilligan)

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 8, 2016) Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work speaks to members of the 2016 Invictus Games Team U.S. before the opening ceremony of the games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Oralndo, Fla. The Invictus Games is an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured Service members and veterans.

Military Appreciation Night for the annual Bally Sports Salutes telecast, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri, July 15, 2022. Soldiers with the 35th Infantry Division connected with their families and friends from Kuwait during a live broadcast.

WASHINGTON (April 27, 2016) President Barack Obama holds a U.S. Naval Academy football helmet while inspecting a team ring presented to him after he awarded the Commander in Chief's Trophy to the team at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 27, 2016. The president presents the trophy to the Department of Defense academy team with the most victories against its service rivals.

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Col. James OBrien, 19th Airlift Wing and Installation Vice Commander, conducts a mass oath of enlistment to nearly 30 members of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army at the Farris Center in Conway Ark., Nov. 11, 2022. The University of Central Arkansas in partnership with Hendrix College, hosted a Salute to Service basketball game in honor of Veterans Day.

Watkins Memorial High School football players wear Ohio Army National Guard camouflage jerseys during their game against Teays Valley High School, Sept. 1, 2023, in Pataskala, Ohio. The Ohio Army National Guard's Operation Buckeye Guard provides jerseys, a tunnel, and a smoke machine for high school football military appreciation nights around the state.

Luke Zlogar, a Central Dauphin High School football player receives a Scholar Athlete award from Staff Sgt. Jesse Padilla before a football game against Cumberland Valley High School as a part of the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS) game 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.

Members from Laughlin Air force Base attend military appreciation night for the homecoming game at Del Rio high school, on Sept. 9, 2022. For Military appreciation night, members from the base led the team out to start the night before Del Rio played their game.

Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, joined other U.S. service members for Military Appreciation Day at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, Aug. 18, 2022. Some service members had the opportunity to meet and interact with the players.

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110819-N-TB410-025 INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 19, 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Andrea Jefferson and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Demour Christian, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), greet spectators at the Colts vs. Redskins game during Indianapolis Navy Week 2011, one of 21 Navy weeks across America in 2011. Navy weeks are intended to showcase the investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson and the Adjutant General of Indiana, Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, and other distinguished visitors attended the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind., May 29, 2022. The Indiana National Guard along with other service branches supported the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew Rearic, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stands at home plate to meet the San Diego Padres on the field before a San Diego Padres home game at Petco Park, San Diego, California, June 26, 2022. Marines from MCAS Miramar, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton were invited to participate in the pregame ceremonies before the San Diego Padres home game. Every Sunday the San Diego Padres honor military members for their service by inviting them to the game.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2012) Guy Whimper, Offensive Tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, signs sports memorabilia for Sailors following a Jaguars practice. More than 300 Sailors and Marines gathered in the Jaguars practice stadium to meet the players as part of the city of Jacksonville's "Week of Valor" and in preparation for the upcoming Navy-Marine Corps Classic. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea as well as ashore. Join the conversation in social media using #BBallOnDeck.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands with U.S. Military Academy West Point cadets at the annual Army-Navy football game, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Military Appreciation Night for the annual Bally Sports Salutes telecast, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Mo., July 15, 2022. Soldiers with the 35th Infantry Division connected with their families and friends from Kuwait during a live broadcast.

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