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The Pentagon issued a statement this week that essentially said there would be no military-related events at this week’s NFL “Salute to Service” weekend.
Which means activities like flyovers, honor guards and military members unveiling an American flag on the field will not occur throughout the league.
The decision to “prohibit service members from participating in official outreach activities” was due to a lack of funding due to the government shutdown. These events are funded by the Pentagon’s annual budget.
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Helicopter flyover during the ‘Salute to Service’ game between the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon/Image Images)
The Washington Post was the first to report the decision.
The shutdown began on October 1 and there appears to be no end in sight. It is now the longest shutdown in US history.
A view of the overpass before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. (Ron Chenoy/Image Images)
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“While the Salute to Service comes to life on the field each November, as it will again this year, starting this weekend, our long-standing efforts to support the military community continue year-round,” Anna Isaacson, the NFL’s senior vice president of social responsibility, told the Washington Post.
The “Salute to Service” campaign began in 2011. Players, coaches and other personnel honor the military with numerous variations, including camouflage clothing, military-themed equipment and other insignia.
“Salute to Service” signage during pregame warmups between the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon/Image Images)
Twelve NFL games will be played in the United States on Sunday and Monday. The Denver Broncos routed the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, on Thursday, and the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will play in Berlin on Sunday morning.
