Throwing it back: Salute to Service at Broncos games through the years

Take a look back through the Broncos' recognition of military members over the past decade.

Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..
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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..

Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..
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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..

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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..
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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..

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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..
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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..

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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..
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Denver Broncos XXX against theNew York Jets in the second half of the NFL game November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO..

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Denver Broncos pre game action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on November 17, 2013.
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Denver Broncos pre game action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on November 17, 2013.

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action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos players during the national anthem before action against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA on November 9, 2014.
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Denver Broncos players during the national anthem before action against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA on November 9, 2014.

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Denver Broncos mascot Miles takes the field before action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.
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Denver Broncos mascot Miles takes the field before action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.

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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 15, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 15, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) applauds teammates as they enter the field during player introductions prior to kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. November 11, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) applauds teammates as they enter the field during player introductions prior to kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. November 11, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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Military service men and color guard stand at attention during the singing of the national anthem and a flyover prior to kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. November 11, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Military service men and color guard stand at attention during the singing of the national anthem and a flyover prior to kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. November 11, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos safety T.J. Ward (43) action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.
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Salute to Service ceremony during halftime in the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 27, 2016.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) enters the field with his brother-in-law for the Salute to Service recognition during player introductions prior to action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 12, 2017.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) enters the field with his brother-in-law for the Salute to Service recognition during player introductions prior to action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 12, 2017.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) enters the field with a soldier for the Salute to Service recognition during player introductions prior to action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 12, 2017.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) enters the field with a soldier for the Salute to Service recognition during player introductions prior to action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. November 12, 2017.

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Service members during pregame action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Service members during pregame action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during pregame action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during pregame action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 12, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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outside linebacker Von Miller (58) disappears into the smoke with a military member carrying a flag for Salute to Service in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the new England Patriots on November 12, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
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outside linebacker Von Miller (58) disappears into the smoke with a military member carrying a flag for Salute to Service in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the new England Patriots on November 12, 2017. (Ben Swanson)

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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 16, 2018. Photo by Christopher Stark
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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 16, 2018. Photo by Christopher Stark

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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 14, 2018. Photo by Christopher Stark
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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 14, 2018. Photo by Christopher Stark

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Denver Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman (82) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman (82) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during player introductions action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Shelby Harris greets military members during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 18, 2018.
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Shelby Harris greets military members during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 18, 2018.

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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, 08/19/19. Photo by Christopher Stark
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XXXXXX during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, 08/19/19. Photo by Christopher Stark

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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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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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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 linebacker Todd Davis (51) 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 Todd Davis (51) 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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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 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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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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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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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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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)

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)

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)

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)

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