Fans on the Homefront

SI Staff | Nov 13, 2013

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Fans on the Homefront

John Elway

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway chats with Brigadier Gen. Richard Clarke during Elway's alma mater Stanford's win over Army in September.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fans at the Buccaneers game against the Dolphins on Veterans Day in 2013 participate in a 50,000-person card stunt to honor the military.

Michael Beasley

Members of the military cheer on Michael Beasley from courtside seats as part of the Suns' commemoration of Veterans Day in 2012.

Stanford Cardinal

Stanford football players high-five Army members while leaving the field after playing at Army in September. Stanford beat the Black Knights 34-20.

UFC

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Members of the Army pose inside the Octagon after the UFC Fight for the Troops event in November in Fort Campbell, Ky.

Atlanta Braves

Members of the military join the Braves on the field for the national anthem before Atlanta's game against Diamondbacks in June.

Ron Washington

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington poses with Army Staff Sgt. Reggie Rhodes before a Rangers game against the Diamondbacks in May.

Jhonny Peralta

Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta stands with military members at a Memorial Day ceremony before Detroit's game against the Pirates in 2013.

Brennan Boesch

Tigers right fielder Brennan Boesch applauds members of the military during a ceremony to honor Memorial Day at Detroit's game against the Twins in 2011.

Justin Turner

Mets second baseman Justin Turner shakes hands with members of the military after some of them threw out the ceremonial first pitches at New York's Military Appreciation Night in May.

Chicago Bears

A Bear fan holds a sign honoring the military on Veterans Day at a Bears-Texans in 2012.

Air Force Academy

Air Force fans hold up an American flag-themed "Defense" sign as the Falcons make a big fourth-down stop against Army in November.

Gregg Popovich

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich greets Wounded Warrior soldiers during San Antonio's open practice in 2011.

Jameer Nelson

Jameer Nelson bumps fists with a member of the Armed Forces during Seats for Soldiers night before a game against the Toronto Raptors in 2010.

Spencer Hawes

76ers center Spencer Hawes poses with soldiers after a 2010 game against the Nets.

Denver Nuggets

Members of the Armed Forces grace the court during a 2012 game between the Nuggets and the Clippers.

David Robinson

NBA legend and U.S. Navy veteran David Robinson introduces the Air Force Academy Choir before they perform the national anthem at the 2005 NBA All-Star Game.

Sedric Toney

Cavaliers legend Sedric Toney presents replica jerseys to members of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines during a halftime presentation in 2006.

Chris Tucker

Actor Chris Tucker poses with a soldier on Seats for Soldiers night during a 2009 game between the Magic and the Hawks.

Dirk Nowitzki

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki poses with a member of the Air Force before a 2009 game against the Warriors.

Cleveland Cavaliers

A Cavaliers Girl supports the Air Force during a 2006 game against the Trail Blazers.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant receives some Navy momentos from Chief Petty Officer Lawrence Sivils following Sivils' 2005 reenlistment ceremony at which Bryant assisted as a witness.

Mark Cuban

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban greets servicemen during a 2006 game against the Detroit Pistons.

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade smiles with a soldier after a training camp practice in 2010 at Aderholt Gym in Hurlburt Field, Fla.

Published Nov 13, 2013

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