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The Atlanta Falcons are proud to celebrate and honor our past and present members of the armed forces. The organization continues to strive to give back as much as possible to those who fight for our freedom.

Call to Service 2023

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Salute to Service 2022

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Operation: Game Time presented by Zaxby's | Salute to Service

The Atlanta Falcons, in partnership with Zaxby's, hosted Operation: Game Time to celebrate and salute the service of active military members. 40 military members from Dobbins Air Reserve Base representing the Air Force and Army enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at Main Event Entertainment with Atlanta Falcons players.
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Salute to Service Youth Football Camp presented by Zaxby's | Salute to Service

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a free youth football camp for youth of Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. The camp was held on base and had over 280 participants from the installation. Atlanta Falcons Legends and active-duty military served as coaches.
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TAPS Road Trip presented by Zaxby's | Salute to Service

Eight Fallen Hero families from Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) traveled to Atlanta to be treated to a slew of unique, first-class, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the Atlanta Falcons. These families were treated to dinners, a VIP viewing of the Atlanta Falcons closed practice, to then travel to Charlotte, NC to cheer on the Atlanta Falcons at their Thursday night game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

Salute to Service 2021

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Falcons give back to military & families | Salute to service week

The Atlanta Falcons hosted their annual salute to service week presented by Zaxby's.
Scenes from the Veterans Day Freddie-Grams presented by Coca-Cola and Publix in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday November 8, 2021. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta Falcons)

Veterans Day Freddie-Grams presented by Coca-Cola and Publix

Freddie Falcon surprised 26 Season Ticket Members to show appreciation for Veterans Day with a fun filled visit complete with Atlanta Falcons and military themed swag.
Scenes from the Salute to Service Topgolf Event at TopGolf Buford in Buford, Georgia, on Monday November 8, 2021 presented by Zaxby’s. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta Falcons)

Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's

A week full of variety of activations for veterans, active duty, expecting veteran mothers and children of service members

The Atlanta Falcons are proud to celebrate and honor the past, present and future members of our armed forces. The organization continues to strive to give back to those who fight for our freedom while also supporting recruitment efforts throughout the military.

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Honoring 280 Fallen Heroes | Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Never Forgotten | Steve Cannon, Chief Executive Officer of the AMB Sports + Entertainment, reads the names of 280 Fallen Heroes as the Falcons honor their memory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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TAPS Fallen Hero families commemorate their experience with Falcons

In honor of the 2020 Atlanta Falcons Salute to Service game, TAPS families who were recognized from 2016-2019 provided their favorite photos to commemorate their Fallen Hero and experience with the Atlanta Falcons.

2020 Salute to Service Nominee

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2019 Salute to Service Week

2019 Salute to Service Week

Leading up to their Salute to Service game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons hosted several events to honor and say Thank You to our veteran and active military members.

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Baby shower honors expecting veteran mothers | Salute to Service Week

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Salute to Sisterhood baby shower for expecting veteran mothers; Atlanta Falcons Women's Association attended as guests to mingle with the expectant mothers. The event was a part of the team's Salute to Service Week, presented by Zaxby's.
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Battle of the Bases flag football tournament | Salute to Service Week

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a flag football tournament between multiple Georgia military installations during Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's. Current and former Falcons players participated as honorary captains/coordinators.
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Pros vs. Joes ping pong tournament | Salute to Service Week

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's with a ping pong tournament between Atlanta Falcons Rookies, high school football players and active military. The week of events focuses on giving back to the military.

2019 Salute to Service Nominee

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Steve Cannon is the Falcons' nominee for the 2019 Salute to Service Award

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Falcons CEO Steve Cannon nominated for 2019 Salute to Service Award

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Arthur Blank, Steve Cannon, Dan Quinn and players thank and learn from our military at West Point

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2018 Salute to Service Week

Watch: Salute to Service Recap

Watch highlights from the Falcons Salute to Service week.

'We Play For' 2018

For the third consecutive year, every Falcons player will be wearing the initials of a Fallen Hero on a special helmet decal during Sunday's game. Hear the name of the military member whose initials each player will bear on Sunday.

A Tribute to Fallen Heroes

We honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. This Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will honor 64 fallen heroes in observance to their Salute to Service game.

We welcome the American flag the troops in Iraq gave to our team

This summer, the troops in Iraq gave Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn and our team an American flag. Today, we welcomed that flag back home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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For the third consecutive year, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Every player's helmet will bear the initials of a military member that made the ultimate sacrifice.