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Seattle Seahawks' strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) stands with military service members holding a giant U.S. flag before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks' strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) stands with military service members holding a giant U.S. flag before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / AP)

Seattle Seahawks' strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) stands with military service members holding a giant U.S. flag before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks' strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) stands with military service members holding a giant U.S. flag before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / AP)

Junior ROTC members perform during a military induction ceremony for new recruits during halftime of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.

Junior ROTC members perform during a military induction ceremony for new recruits during halftime of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Seattle Seahawks' linebacker Heath Farwell (55) runs with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, right, as part of the NFL's "Salute to Service" at the start of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks' linebacker Heath Farwell (55) runs with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, right, as part of the NFL's "Salute to Service" at the start of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / AP)

Members of the military gather up a large American flag on EverBank Field before the start of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals beat the Jaguars 27-14.

Members of the military gather up a large American flag on EverBank Field before the start of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals beat the Jaguars 27-14. (Stephen Morton / AP)

MIami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

MIami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Members of the military wave a large American flag on EverBank Field before the start of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals beat the Jaguars 27-14.

Members of the military wave a large American flag on EverBank Field before the start of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals beat the Jaguars 27-14. (Stephen Morton / AP)

Military personnel unfurl an American flag on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets, as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Military personnel unfurl an American flag on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets, as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Gary Wiepert / AP)

Members of the U.S. Navy observe the field at MetLife Stadium before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Members of the U.S. Navy observe the field at MetLife Stadium before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Peter Morgan / AP)

Service members pose with Miami Dolphins mascot "Air T.D." during a 'Salute to Service' event in the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 20-16.

Service members pose with Miami Dolphins mascot "Air T.D." during a 'Salute to Service' event in the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 20-16. (Wilfredo Lee / AP)

A member of the Army National Guard runs onto the field before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver.

A member of the Army National Guard runs onto the field before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey / AP)

An NFL logo adorns a camouflage patterned towel on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver. The Broncos honored members of the military with various "Salute to Service" ceremonies before and during the game.

An NFL logo adorns a camouflage patterned towel on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver. The Broncos honored members of the military with various "Salute to Service" ceremonies before and during the game. (Jack Dempsey / AP)

A giant American flag is stretched across the field during the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver.

A giant American flag is stretched across the field during the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey / AP)

A United States Marine holds an NFL football during a "Salute to Service" tribute at halftime of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver.

A United States Marine holds an NFL football during a "Salute to Service" tribute at halftime of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform wearing camouflage jackets in honor of Salute to Service during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 20-16.

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform wearing camouflage jackets in honor of Salute to Service during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 20-16. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Seattle Seahawks had a Purple Heart reception at halftime.

Inside where the Miami Dolphin’s play, soldiers posed with the home team’s mascot, “Air T.D.”

And at the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals, junior ROTC members re-enacted the historic flag raising at Iwo Jima during World War II.

Throughout, there were many other special details as the NFL’s “Salute to Service” schedule of games took place in America.

Joining in on the salute to servicemembers, the nationally-televised football pregame show "FOX NFL Sunday" will broadcast live segments from Fort Irwin and the National Training Center on Thanksgiving Day.

Very big flags, cheerleaders in Army colors, veterans with sideline seats – check out this Associated Press slideshow to see how America’s biggest professional sport honored servicemembers.

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