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Military Honors at Sports Events

Service members participate in pre-game ceremonies at sporting events, showcasing military pride as they honor the national anthem and unfurl flags amidst large crowds.

U.S. military honor guard members parade the colors during the New York Giants pregame ceremonies at MetLife Stadium, Nov. 13, 2022. Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.

U.S. Airmen assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath prepare to unfurl the U.S. Flag prior to 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. 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.

Second Lt. Evon Delisle, Air Force Research Laboratory, raises a hand in acknowledgement after being introduced as one of Wright-Patterson Air Force Bases Outstanding Airmen during pregame activities Sept. 2, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The event was part of the Reds annual Military Appreciation Night.

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

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.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, and Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, participate in pre-race festivities at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 29, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Bove)

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.

The 1st Helicopter Squadron, assigned to the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. flies over Fedex Field at in North Englewood, Md., Sept. 25, 2022. As a continuation of the celebration of the United States Air Forces 75th anniversary, Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, AFDW commander, was honored to be on the field for the coin toss and accept the game ball delivery with Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, AFDW command chief.

220821-N-HS181-1128 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. military honor guard members parade the colors during the New York Giants pregame ceremonies at MetLife Stadium, Nov. 13, 2022. Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) and II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.

Service members salute the flag during the national anthem at the week eight Colts game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022.

Indiana National Guardsmen support the Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ind. Branches of the United States Armed Forces are represented by their designated color guard during the pre-race ceremonies. (Photo by National Guard Sgt. Joshua Syberg)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego Color Guard present the colors during a pregame ceremony for the Padres in San Diego, June 26, 2022. Marines from MCRD San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar attended the ceremony in celebration of Marine Corps appreciation day.

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.

Tech. Sgt. Devin Clarke, Air Force Materiel Command, waves as he is introduced among Wright-Patterson Air Force Bases Outstanding Airmen during pregame activities Sept. 2, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The event was part of the Reds annual Military Appreciation Night.

Members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard join together for an on-field colors presentation during the Detroit Lions' Salute to Service” game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, Nov. 6 2022.

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.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), salute during 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.

Col. John Watson, commander, 653rd Regional Support Group, administers the oath of enlistment to five Army Reserve Soldiers during a reenlistment ceremony, Nov. 6, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. The ceremony took place shortly before a National Football League game between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, part of the Cardinals annual Salute to Service activities. (Photo by Maj. Alun Thomas, 653rd RSG Public Affairs)

Military members and future service men/women hold the U.S. flag for the presentation of colors.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, and Army leadership stand prior to the start of the annual Army-Navy football game, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Soldiers with Fort Sill's 77th Army band stare in awe at the thousands fans waiting to hear the band perform with the Sooner band at the University of Oklahoma's Military Appreciation Game Nov. 5.

Service members salute for the National Anthem during a military appreciation game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, May 15, 2022. Three military members gave the first pitches before the start of the game.

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

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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.

SEATTLE (July 31, 2012) Naval Base Kitsap Sailors parade the colors at Safeco Field during the annual 'Navy Night' military appreciation game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Lexington County Blowfish baseball team showed their appreciation for the Army by inviting Fort Jackson trainees, cadre and local area veterans to attend their July 9, 2022, military appreciation double header game against the North Carolina Forest City Owls.More than 500 trainees assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment attended the game and were treated to an evening of food and non-alcoholic drinks during the ball game. Hot dogs, Dippin Dots and soda was among the most popular offerings.Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson commanding general, threw the first pitch before the start of the game and was able to meet local area veterans who attended the game as well. This is for you,” Michaelis said to the trainees and veterans. Thank you for your service.”During game breaks, trainees were invited to the field to compete in various games such as placing their foreheads on baseball bats while spinning in circles before taking off to sprint 200

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 6th Air Refueling Wing command chief, takes a photo of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, June 8, 2022. The Tampa Bay Rays invited Airmen assigned to the 6th ARW to watch a game to show appreciation for MacDill Air Force Base and the military community.

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing rehearse unveiling an American flag 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.

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), salute during 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 Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), color guard bare service rifles and carry colors during a Norfolk Tides baseball game at Harbor Park Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia, June 18, 2022. U.S. Marines participated in the baseball game to represent the Marine Corps presence in Naval Station Norfolk, the biggest naval base in the world. 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.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) - Members of the U.S. Navy's Ceremonial Guard present colors at the Orioles game during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the citys celebration of the sea services with this year marking the City of Baltimore's third time hosting Navy Fleet Week.

Sailors meet Seattle Mariners players during Salute to Armed Forces Night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle May 7, 2022. The event honors service members and veterans with pregame recognition, meeting the players, and the ceremonial first pitch.

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

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Academy mascot 'The Bird' cheers for Air Force on Sept. 10, 2022 during a football game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, Air Force District of Washington command chief, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at Fedex Field, Md., Sept. 25, 2022. As a continuation of the celebration of the United States Air Forces 75th anniversary, Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, AFDW commander, was honored to be on the field for the coin toss and accept the game ball delivery with Calloway.

Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakhurst pose with Miss New York as a photographer takes a photo of them at MCU Park in Brooklyn, New York City Aug. 21, 2012. The Brooklyn Cyclones hosted a Salute to the Air Force Night as part of Air Force Week 2012.

Ten-year-old Hailey Dibiasi poses with from left, U.S. Army Pfc. Edgar Rivera, whose cousin was killed saving another family member's life in the southern California wildfires, Sgt. Jerrod Dett, whose home was burned down, Pfc. Eliza Bealer, an evacuee, and Pfc. Chris Adams, whose home was destroyed by the wildfire, prior to a San Diego Chargers vs. Houston Texans game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 28, 2007. Despite their loss, the Soldiers chose to remain on duty along with 2,000 other National Guard Soldiers who helped tackle the fires.

Capt. Andrew Fenner, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell share a laugh at the start of the teams game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 2, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Fenner was named honorary captain as part of the Reds annual Military Appreciation Night and accompanied Bell out to home plate to exchange lineup cards.

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)

U.S. Army Soldiers form the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and 32nd Medical Brigade watched the San Antonio Missions baseball game August 24, 2022, at Wolff stadium. The San Antonio Missions hosted Military Appreciation Events to entertain and celebrate the military community.

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More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 331 Training Squadron graduated April 21, 2022, from Basic Military Training. Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, the Director of Logistics, Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

Senior Airman Juliann Hammer, a crew chief with the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, takes part in an on-field recognition ceremony during the Detroit Lions' Salute to Service” game, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, Nov. 6 2022.

Keesler Air Force Base chief master sergeants pose for a photo with recipients of the Retired Chief Master Sgt. James John "JJ" Vollmuth Excellence Through Leadership Award prior to the 2nd Annual Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi, Dec. 5, 2022. The chief master sergeants and colonels softball match was also preceded by a drill competition and a military working dog demonstration.

Pilots assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing take part in a flyover during a Wisconsin Badgers football game Sept 10, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. This is the last F-16 Badger Flyover for the 115th as the wing begins the transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the F-35 Lighting II aircraft.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Troy D. Galloway, deputy commanding general, Army National Guard, United States Army Forces Command, throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Fayetteville Woodpeckers baseball game in Fayetteville, N.C., June 14, 2022. The event celebrated the U.S. Armys 247th birthday and featured the reenlistment of 15 Soldiers from across the XVIII Airborne Corps.

SAN DIEGO - A member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, comes in for a landing before a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants honoring 60 years of the Navy SEAL Teams at Petco Park in San Diego, Ca. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleet's reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders.

U.S. Army Soldiers and NASCAR pit crews salute the United States flag during the Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Race, Kansas City Speedway, September 11, 2022. The Hollywood Casino 400 was dedicated as a salute to service race.

U.S. Air Force Col. Cat Logan, commander, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, Washington, D.C. engages with members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard on Sept. 15, 2022 before the 75th Air Force Anniversary Tattoo event at Audi Field. The Honor Guard and the United States Air Force Band serve as the branch's premier ceremonial units, whose mission is to represent Airmen to the world and inspire future recruits.

Families and friends of the Coast Guard Academy's Corps of Cadets look onward during a regimental review, Oct. 8, 2022. The large crowd was gathered for the annual Parent's Weekend.

Airmen hold the American flag during the Royals vs. Orioles baseball game at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 15, 2014. The Airmen are assigned to the 509 and 131st Bomb wings at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an appearance during the pre-game activities, representing the U.S. Air Force to a packed stadium as well as a TV viewership of millions during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participates in the coin toss for the annual Army-Navy football game, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 10, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

CSM Brian A. Hester, Command Sergeant Major, Army Futures Command, throws the first pitch during a special Military Appreciation Night and Meet Your Army event at the Round Rock Express MiLB game in Round Rock, Texas on August 18th, 2022

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 24, 2013) Newly commissioned officers celebrate their new positions by throwing their Midshipmen covers into the air as part of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2013 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The "hat toss," now a traditional ending to the ceremony, originated at the Naval Academy in 1912. This "hat toss" has since become a symbolic and visual end to the four-year program.

Medium shot, right front view, Brigadier General Steven A. Roser, USAF, commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, Ca., prepares to throw out the first pitch at Travis Day at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California during the Oakland A's game. General Roser had given the oath to approximately 20 people enlisting in the Air Force out on the ballfield. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A photo of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Alberto Vega, Information Technology Specialist, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, is displayed on the jumbotron during the Chicago Blackhawks home game versus the Florida Panthers, October 25, 2022. Vega attended the game as part of a Hispanic Heritage Night event honoring Hispanic heritage and the service of Hispanic American service members. Vega was honored there with retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Frank Gutierrez. Vega has served on two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve across his 10-year career.

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.

Seattle, Wash. (May 7, 2022) - Commander John Hiltz, Commanding Officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Pacific Northwest administers the oath of enlistment to Future Sailors and Soldiers during the Seattle Mariners Salute to Armed Forces Night at T-Mobile Park. NTAG Pacific Northwest oversees Navy recruiting efforts in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Washington.

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The 1st Cavalry Division shows multiple displays at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 25. The 1st Cavalry Division often appears at local community events to strengthen a bond with the local community.

U.S. Air Force Academy - A cadet celebrates after the hat toss following 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)

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Wildcat Willie, the Kansas State University Mascot, runs on to the field with the Kansas State Football Team prior to kickoff at the Kansas State Wildcat game against the Baylor Bears October 1, 2011. Soldiers attended the game for a military appreciation day held to honor the relationship between KSU and the Soldiers of Fort Riley.

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks with an Army football player before the 120th Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 2019.

The 135th Army Band honored the 9/11 anniversary game at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2022. The band played the National Anthem and sang God Bless America. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Spc. Rose Di Trolio)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Spaulding, a human resources NCO from the Ohio National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, carries the American flag while leading The Ohio State University football team onto the field during The Ohio State University Military Appreciation Game at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2022. The OSU Military Appreciation Game honored all service members, past, present and future.

Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard members exit the stage after presenting the colors at the A-Game 200 NASCAR race at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, April 30, 2022. The Honor Guard presented the colors during pre-race events throughout the 2022 NASCAR weekend.

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220821-N-HS181-1147 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kale Pemberton, a native of Longview, Texas, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), greets San Diego Padres 3rd baseman Manny Machado during the Padres Salute to 100 Years of Aircraft Carriers at Petco Park, Aug. 21. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

220821-N-HS181-1059 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.

LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) celebrate a home run during a Los Angeles Angels baseball game during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 29, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220401-N-OT701-1096 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Apr. 1, 2022) Sailors and members of the community participate in a walk hosted by Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The SAAPM theme for 2022 is "STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate" and is a call to action for individuals at all levels of the Department of Defense to use their personal strength to advance positive change in preventing sexual violence.

BOSTON (Aug. 9, 2022) - Musician 1st Class Kristine Hsia, assigned to the United States Navy Band Washington D.C., sings the national anthem during a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, Boston. The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday administered the oath of enlistment to future U.S. Navy Sailors during the game's celebration of military service which also included a flyover by Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and USS Constitutions color guard parading the colors.

Benjamin St-Juste, Washington Commanders football team cornerback, signs a football for a service members family during the meet and greet at the conclusion of their practice at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 12, 2022. The visit showed the appreciation that the Washington Commanders have for the armed forces community.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brandon R. Tegtmeier, Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the 82nd Airborne Division, speaks to the crowd at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 29, 2022. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division participated in events at NASCAR's Coca Cola 600 race interacting with civilians, demonstrating military capabilities, and honoring fallen service members for Memorial Day.

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Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 147th Assault Helicopter Battalion and Company B, 1st Battalion, 171st General Support Aviation Battalion, fly over the Iowa Speedway in UH-60 Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks on July 23, 2022. The Soldiers flew over the speedway after the national anthem was sung. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Capt. Kevin Waldron)

A pair of U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, fly over CEFCU Stadium, Sept. 1, 2022, at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, before the Spartans home football game against Portland State. The flyover was conducted in coordination with routine training operations and held in conjunction with the schools military appreciation night coordinated by U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 045.

A pair of U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, fly over CEFCU Stadium, Sept. 1, 2022, at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, before the Spartans home football game against Portland State. The flyover was conducted in coordination with routine training operations and held in conjunction with the schools military appreciation night coordinated by U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 045.

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 22, 2022) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) watch a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals during the ships command picnic, Sept. 22. Essex is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

Soldiers with the Oregon Army National Guard's 3-116 Cavalry take part in a mobilization ceremony at Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande, Ore., Sept. 21. Friends, family members and fellow Oregon National Guard members packed the university's football stadium for the event, which was followed by a parade through downtown LaGrande. More than 600 Oregon Soldiers will join Soldiers from Idaho and Montana for a one-year deployment to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) Baltimore native Culinary Specialist 1st Class Brandon Evans, assigned to the Ohio-class submarine USS Maryland (SSBN-738), poses for a photo before the first pitch at the Orioles versus the Red Sox game during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the citys celebration of the sea services with this year marking the City of Baltimore's third time hosting Navy Fleet Week.

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.

An inflatable drill instructor is held high for an enhanced area canvassing event, at the Cleveland Air Show, in Cleveland, September 2, 2022. The event provided an opportunity for recruiters to engage with the local community and to invite civilians to participate in a pull-up challenge to earn Marine Corps prizes.

Employees of the National World War II Museum raise the Congressional Medal of Honor flag during a remembrance ceremony for the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2022. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, and to thank the service members who fought bravely during WWII.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Davis, commander of 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command out of Fort Hood, Texas, delivers a speech prior to a U.S. Army Oath of Enlistment Ceremony at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 25, 2022. Twenty new Army recruits took the oath in front of an audience of thousands in attendance for the NASCAR race. The ceremony was accompanied by a flyover and static displays of U.S. Army tactical vehicles.

N.Y. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Luis Diaz-Cruz(left) and Richard Garcia (right), deliver the game ball to referees of a basketball game at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2022. Diaz-Cruz and Garica were participating in a Salute to Service basketball game at Hofstra. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Andrew Valenza)

Trip to Western States: San Diego, California, arrival at Lindbergh Field, motorcade, and commencement address at San Diego State College. President John F. Kennedy (speaking from lectern) delivers an address during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.

Lance Cpl. Logan M. Mckeehan, Guard Company, poses for a photo with the Washington Commanders mascot team at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 28, 2023. The Washington Commanders visited the barracks as a show of appreciation for Marines stationed at Marine Barracks Washington.

220731-N-UM706-1422 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2022) Lt. Darrell Deitenbeck, from Lafayette, California, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific, meets Sean Manaea, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres, during a Salute to the Navy ceremony at Petco Park, before a Padres home game, July 31, 2022. Sailors stationed in San Diego were invited to participate in the pregame ceremonies. Every Sunday the San Diego Padres honor military members for their service by inviting them to the game.

A Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1) VH-3D Sea King helicopter comes in for a landing beside Navy-Marine helicopter comes in for a landing beside Navy-Marine Corps Stadium prior to the start of the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Navy Academy's Class of 1991. Nearly 20,000 guests attended the ceremony, during which 937 midshipmen were graduated. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A group of Kentucky Air National Guardsmen pose for a photo with Buddy Bat, the Louisville Bats baseball team mascot, during a Hometown Hero event at Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 1, 2022. The event was held in honor of 16 Kentucky Air National Guardsmen who deployed across the state for disaster response following a Category 4 tornado and massive flooding that claimed more than 100 lives in the past year.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. James Brando with the 139th Airlift Wing recruiting team takes a photo with Patrick Maholms, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs football team at the Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, August 18, 2022. The Chiefs invited military members to watch their final training camp practice as well as meet and greet the players.

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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Cadets prepare to take their seats after marching into Falcon Stadium to start the U.S. Air Force Academy's 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)

1st Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General-Support, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Niave F. Knell, and 1st Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Serrano represents 1st ID at Michie stadium West Point, New York on October 1, 2022. The Army Black Knights highlights a different unit each week during the football season.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, addresses the audience during thefarewell ceremony for the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, 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.

1st Infantry Division and NASCAR partner to remember 9/11. All branches were honored during the Hollywood Casino 400, September 11, 2022 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly over the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, May 25, 2022. The flyover marks the culmination of the Academy's Class of 2022 graduation ceremony where 973 cadets commissioned to be the Air Force and Space Force's newest second lieutenants.

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