NFL RECOGNIZES VETERANS DAY AND HONORS MILITARY WITH "SALUTE TO SERVICE" CAMPAIGN
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association continue their long history of honoring veterans and active duty members of the military with the annual Salute to Service campaign.
The Raiders will kick off their STS game on Nov. 9, presented by Overstock.com, with a military enlistment followed by a live performance from the US Navy Southwest Band, The Destroyers. This musical set will be accompanied by a parachute demonstration featuring former and active duty US Navy Seals. A full field sized United States flag will be unfurled during the performance of our national anthem. The Raiders will welcome veterans from every war including WWII, including a Medal of Honor recipient. Throughout the game military personnel will be featured on the video screen engaging the crowd. Overstock.com will recognize two Wounded Warriors during the game for their service to our country.
Throughout November, teams will designate one home game to honor the military. During these games teams will display a number of Salute to Service-branded elements throughout their stadiums. The games will feature:
- Players wearing helmet decals honoring military branches including Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard, as well as the NFL Salute to Service ribbon
- Camouflage ribbon footballs
- Camouflage goal post wraps and pylons with camouflage ribbon decals
- Wall banners and the words NFL Salute to Service written in the back of the end zone
- Camouflage equipment for players
- Camouflage sideline hats for coaches and sideline personnel and camouflage ribbon pins for coaches and team executives
- Salute to Service coins for the coin toss
Special camouflage merchandise, including New Era hats, is available at www.raiderimage.com.
