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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. 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.
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SAN DIEGO (May 8, 2022) - Capt. Katie Ellis, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), poses for a photo with the San Diego Padres mascot the swinging friar on the field at Petco Park, May 8. The swinging friar has been the mascot of the San Diego Padres as early as 1958.DN-ST-86-02356. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to members of the United States Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program before reciting the Oath of Enlistment 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).U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Sacramento overlook the arena at the Professional Bull Riders' (PBR) Unleash The Beast event at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024. PBR is an international professional bull riding organization and the largest bull riding league in the world with over 500 bull riders from numerous countries. Marine CorpsYOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb.12.2024) Sailors and civilians onboard U.S. Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka watch Super Bowl 2024, Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers, at Sharkys Roadhouse.For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. Navy1st 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.Private First Class Kameron S. Frolo, 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.GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 3, 2014) Chief Petty Officers watch the Super Bowl in the Chiefs Mess aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.051003-F-7564C-186. Base: Charlotte State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)New Jersey Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Jonathan Arochas, 108th Security Forces Squadron, 108th Wing, monitors the perimeter of MetLife Stadium along with a New Jersey state trooper Jan. 29, 2014. With Super Bowl XLVIII scheduled to be played Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the New Jersey National Guard in cooperation with the New Jersey State Police will provide security details for the event.Military members were honored at the Idaho Steelheads hockey game on Dec. 2, 2022. Members of the Idaho National Guard had the pleasure of opening the Military Appreciation Night with the teams mascot, Blue, at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. Soldiers and Airmen of the Idaho National Guards joint honor guard presented the U.S. and state flags, while Sgt. 1st Class Michael Robinett of the 25th Army Band performed Taps on the trumpet and 2nd Lt. Rodrigo Cortes sang the National Anthem.060811-N-7526R-068. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)NFL cheerleaders Hailey Herrmann, left, Kayley Sulc, center, and Hannah Kirby pose for a picture during the Armed Forces Entertainments Pro Blitz Tour 2024 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 2, 2024. The visit provided service members and their families the opportunity to meet retired and current NFL cheerleaders and Football Hall of Fame Honorees. Marine CorpsNEW YORK (Nov. 13, 2022) Rear Adm. Christopher "Scotty" Gray speaks with sports broadcaster, Lance Medow, and former NFL linebacker, Jonathan Casillas, during MetLife Stadium's "Salute to Service" Veteran's Day game Nov. 13, 2022. Active duty service members conducted the opening ceremony and half time show during the Giants vs. Texans game in honor of Veterans Day. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant/ released)