Through the Years: The Broncos' Salute to Service games

Military members are honored during the game against the New York Jets on November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

Military members are honored during the game against the New York Jets on November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

A military member is honored during the game against the New York Jets on November 17, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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

Players and military members run out of the tunnel during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Players and military members run out of the tunnel during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 27, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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

Derek Wolfe runs out of the tunnel with a military member as part of a Salute to Service ceremony during player and team introductions before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. on November 27, 2016.

DeMarcus Ware runs out of the tunnel with a military member as part of a Salute to Service ceremony during player and team introductions before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. on November 27, 2016.

T.J. Ward runs out of the tunnel with a military member as part of a Salute to Service ceremony during player and team introductions before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. on November 27, 2016.

Darian Stewart runs out of the tunnel with a military member as part of a Salute to Service ceremony during player and team introductions before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. on November 27, 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denver Broncos nose tackle Domata Peko Sr. (94) 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.

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) 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.

Salute to Service gloves in the locker room pregame before the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 5, 2017. (Ben Swanson)

Military members are honored 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

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) 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

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jared Veldheer (66) 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

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

Courtland Sutton talks with a U.S. Marine in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.

Case Keenum prepares to run out of the tunnel with two members of the Coast Guard in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.

Military members are honored 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

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

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

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

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) 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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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. 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)

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)

Salute to Service signage on a goal post before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos Cheerleaders during team introductions before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot runs out of the tunnel during team and player introductions before the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the Mascot waves a Salute to Service flag during pregame ceremonies prior to the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

Military members attend a pregame event at the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, 08/19/19. Photo by Christopher Stark

Military members attend a pregame event at the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, 08/19/19. Photo by Christopher Stark

Military members attend a pregame event at the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, 08/19/19. Photo by Christopher Stark

Service members hold the American flag during the National Anthem during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus

A flyover during the National Anthem during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Service members hold the American flag during the National Anthem during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus