Scenes from the Broncos' Salute to Service game

As the NFL kicked off its Salute to Service month, the Broncos hosted numerous members of U.S. military branches to be part of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Shelby Harris and a member of the Coast Guard in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Shelby Harris and a member of the Coast Guard in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Alexander Johnson and a member of the Air Force in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Alexander Johnson and a member of the Air Force in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Davontae Harris and a member of the Navy in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Davontae Harris and a member of the Navy in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Malik Reed and a member of the Coast Guard in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Malik Reed and a member of the Coast Guard in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson (22) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Chris Harris Jr. and a member of the Navy in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Chris Harris Jr. and a member of the Navy in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Justin Simmons and a member of the Army run out of the tunnel in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Justin Simmons and a member of the Army run out of the tunnel in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Von Miller and a member of the Army in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Von Miller and a member of the Army in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) with a service member before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Salute to Service themed goal post during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Salute to Service themed goal post during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Isaac Yiadom in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Isaac Yiadom in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot greets military members in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Miles the mascot greets military members in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Dalton Risner in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Dalton Risner in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

NFL 100 Salute to Service towels in the locker room before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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NFL 100 Salute to Service towels in the locker room before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

A flyover during the National Anthem before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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A flyover during the National Anthem before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Service members before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Service members before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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A member of the U.S. Air Force smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
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A member of the U.S. Air Force smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)

A member of the U.S. Navy smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
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A member of the U.S. Navy smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
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A member of the U.S. Coast Guard smiles as he holds the U.S. flag before the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)

The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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John Elway and service members before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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John Elway and service members before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The U.S. Army Drill Team performs during the halftime show of the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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