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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: In Support of Old Glory Category: Feature Place: First Place FeatureSAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 9, 1998) - CPL. Jay Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri, assists in the unfurling of a 1000-foot U.S. Flag at Qualcomm Stadium. The flag unfurling was part of Military Appreciation Day hosted by the San Diego Padres baseball team

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: In Support of Old...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ted Banks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the Naval Media Center San Diego, Calif., document one of the many families who have evacuated their homes and traveled to Qualcomm Stadium for protection from the wild fire

Members of the Naval Media Center San Diego, Calif., document one of t...

San Diego, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2003) Members of the Naval Media Center San Diego, Calif., document one of the many families who have evacuated their homes and traveled to Qualcomm Stadium for protection from the w... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors carrying flags representing all 50 States march onto the field at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California (CA), as part of a Military Appreciation Day program, prior to a football game between the San Diego Chargers and Seattle Seahawks, from the National Football League (NFL)

US Navy (USN) Sailors carrying flags representing all 50 States march ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Navy (USN), US Coast Guard (USCG) and US Marine Corps (USMC) Service members display a large American Flag as part of a Military Appreciation Night program, during the half time intermission of a game between the San Diego Chargers and Seattle Seahawks, from the National Football League (NFL), at Qualcomm Stadium, in San Diego, California (CA)

US Navy (USN), US Coast Guard (USCG) and US Marine Corps (USMC) Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr, USMC Release Status: ... More

A Cheerleader from the National Football Leagues (NFL), San Diego Chargers Football Team, helps to motivate the crowd during Military Appreciation night at Qualcomm Stadium, in San Diego, California (CA)

A Cheerleader from the National Football Leagues (NFL), San Diego Char...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr, USMC Release Status: ... More

Sailors and Marines wave to the sold-out Qualcomm Stadium as they take a reproduction Continental U.S. shaped flag out of the stadium after waving it for the national anthem prior to the San Diego Charger playoff game against the New York Jets.

Sailors and Marines wave to the sold-out Qualcomm Stadium as they take...

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 08, 2005) Sailors and Marines wave to the sold-out Qualcomm Stadium as they take a reproduction Continental U.S. shaped flag out of the stadium after waving it for the national anthem pr... More

A Member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, sports a San Diego Aztecs uniform and flag as he descends into Qualcomm Stadium.

A Member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, sports a San...

San Diego (Oct. 01, 2005) A Member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the "Leap Frogs," sports a San Diego Aztecs uniform and flag as he descends into Qualcomm Stadium prior to the start of the Fleet Week Classic... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) Defensive End, Will Scarle (99), takes a break on the sidelines during a team practice held at the University of California San Diego in preparation for the upcoming Poinsettia Bowl. The Naval Academy accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

US Naval Academy (USNA) Defensive End, Will Scarle (99), takes a break...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrica R. Totemeier, Usn Release Status: Re... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) Fullback, Adam Ballard, takes a water break during a team practice held at the University of California San Diego in preparation for the upcoming Poinsettia Bowl. USNA accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

US Naval Academy (USNA) Fullback, Adam Ballard, takes a water break du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrica R. Totemeier, Usn Release Status: Re... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) football linemen practice snap counts at the University of California, San Diego. USNA will take on Colorado State in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

US Naval Academy (USNA) football linemen practice snap counts at the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Ciccarelli, Usn Release Status: Releas... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) football Offensive Tackle Marshall Green, hands out gifts to children during a visit to Childrens Hospital and Health Center of San Diego. Various football players from USNA and Colorado State visited the hospital to sign autographs, give out toys and memorabilia. USNA and Colorado State accepted an invitation to play in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

US Naval Academy (USNA) football Offensive Tackle Marshall Green, hand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Timothy F. Sosa, Usn Release Status: Release... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) cheerleaders show their team's spirit in front of the decommissioned aircraft carrier MIDWAY (CV 41). USNA will play Colorado State in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

US Naval Academy (USNA) cheerleaders show their team's spirit in front...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Rodney P. Rempt, US Naval Academy (USNA) Superintendent, and Chet Gladchuk, Naval Academy Director of Athletics, join the cheer during a pep rally for the USNA Midshipmen in the hangar bay of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). Navy will play Colorado State in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium. (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Rodney P. Rempt, US Naval Academy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

Musician US Navy (USN) CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) Frank Dominguez of the Electric Brigade plays the Saxophone during a pep rally for the US Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipmen in the hangar bay of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). USNA will play Colorado State in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium

Musician US Navy (USN) CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) Frank Dominguez of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Rodney P. Rempt, US Naval Academy (USNA) Superintendent, cheers at a pep rally for the USNA Midshipmen in the hangar bay of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). USNA will play Colorado State in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday, December 22nd at Qualcomm Stadium. (SUBSTANDARD)

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Rodney P. Rempt, US Naval Academy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

US Naval Academy (USNA) Defensive End (DE) Jeremy Chase (left), Quarterback (QB) Lamar Owens (center), and Head football coach Paul Johnson receive the Poinsettia Bowl trophy after defeating Colorado State 51-30. The college teams played in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego

US Naval Academy (USNA) Defensive End (DE) Jeremy Chase (left), Quarte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cheerleaders show team spirit during the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cheerleaders show team spirit during the...

San Diego (Dec. 22, 2005) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cheerleaders show team spirit during the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl. Navy defeated Colorado State 51-30 in the football game held at Qualcomm Stadium in Sa... More

The US Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipmen, in defense, prepare for a play by the Colorado State Rams. USNA defeated Colorado State 51-30 at the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium

The US Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipmen, in defense, prepare for a play...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Zack Baddorf, Usn Release Status: Released t... More

060812-N-1648R-094 (Aug. 12, 2006)A member of the US Navy (USN) Parachute Team, the"Leap Frogs,"descends into Qualcomm Stadium with a large American Flag as part of the opening ceremonies during the San Diego Chargers pre-season football game against the Green Bay Packers. USN Sailors are participating in the National Football League's (NFL) Military Appreciation Day.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Orlando Ramos (RELEASED)

060812-N-1648R-094 (Aug. 12, 2006)A member of the US Navy (USN) Parach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Orlando Ramos, USN Release Status: Released... More

060812-N-7526R-092 (Aug. 12, 2006)US Navy (USN) Rear Adm. Mike Miller (in white uniform), Commander, Carrier Strike Group 7 (CCSG-7) and US Marine Corps (USMC) MAJ. GEN. S. T. Helland (in brown uniform), Commanding General 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), watch the coin-toss during the San Diego Chargers pre-season football game against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California (CA). USN Sailors are participating in the National Football League's (NFL) Military Appreciation Day.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate (RELEASED)

060812-N-7526R-092 (Aug. 12, 2006)US Navy (USN) Rear Adm. Mike Miller ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN Release Status: Rele... More

A U.S. Navy Leap Frogs Parachute team member descends into Qualcomm Stadium as part of opening ceremonies for the San Diego Chargers� Military Appreciation Day.

A U.S. Navy Leap Frogs Parachute team member descends into Qualcomm St...

San Diego (Aug. 12, 2006) A U.S. Navy Leap Frogs Parachute team member descends into Qualcomm Stadium as part of opening ceremonies for the San Diego Chargers Military Appreciation Day. The military appreciatio... More

Two U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, participate in a training jump as they descend into Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on March 8, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner) (Released)

Two U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Stephanie Tigner, USN Release Status: Releas... More

Three U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, participate in a training jump as they descend into Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on March 8, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner) (Released)

Three U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Stephanie Tigner, USN Release Status: Releas... More

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Community Relations' Richard Rabuck, right, and Jose Saint Louis, right center, helped this Rancho Bernardo family that evacuated to shelter at Qualcomm Stadium when their home was threatened by Southern California wildfires.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Community Relat...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Lee Rosenberg, right, Task Force Leader, discuss efforts to bring the Southern California wildfires under control and assistance being provided to thousands of people driven from their homes and evacuated to Qualcomm Stadium. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA Administra...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lily was fascinated by stilt walkers who entertained at Qualcomm Stadium for people camped out, driven from their homes by Southern California wildfires. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lily was fascin...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- The Southern California wildfires missed the home of this Rancho Bernardo woman and her family who evacuated to Qualcomm Stadium and are now "just waiting to get back in." Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- The Southern Ca...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Masks designed to reduce effects of smoke from Southern California wildfires were distributed as well as worn by Sonia and Aaron Brubaker of San Diego and other volunteers at the evacuation center at Qualcomm Stadium. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Masks designed ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Bashi Yusuf's children enjoy a movie with their father at Qualcomm Stadium where they camped out with thousands of other people driven from their homes by wildfires.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Bashi Yusuf's c...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA programs, trigged by the President's declaration of a major disaster for areas affected by Southern California wildfires, were explained to CNN reporter Thelma Gutierrez at Qualcomm Stadium where thousands were evacuated. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA programs, ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, Task Force Leader at Qualcomm Stadium, explains FEMA programs to CNN reporter Thelma Gutierrez.  The Southern California wildfires, concentrated in San Diego County and the Los Angeles County mountains, generated a major disaster declaration by the President today.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

151231-N-NV908-041 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) – A member

151231-N-NV908-041 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) – A member

151231-N-NV908-041 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) – A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl. The Big Ten’s University of Wiscons... More

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmor...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 06, 2008) The color guard team from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) presents colors at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. before the NFL playoff game between the San Di... More

A Marine Corps gunnery sergeant shouts out commands while service members march in formation during the halftime show at the San Diego Chargers 20th-annual Salute to the Military game held at Qualcomm Stadium.

A Marine Corps gunnery sergeant shouts out commands while service memb...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2008) A Marine Corps gunnery sergeant shouts out commands while service members march in formation during the halftime show at the San Diego Chargers 20th-annual Salute to the Military game ... More

Army Spc. Joseph Serino sits on the San Diego Chargers bench during the second quarter of the San Diego Chargers 20th-annual Salute to the Military game held at Qualcomm Stadium.

Army Spc. Joseph Serino sits on the San Diego Chargers bench during th...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2008) Army Spc. Joseph Serino sits on the San Diego Chargers bench during the second quarter of the San Diego Chargers 20th-annual Salute to the Military game held at Qualcomm Stadium. The g... More

Members of the U.S. Navy Region Southwest band march off the field during a halftime ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason football game.

Members of the U.S. Navy Region Southwest band march off the field dur...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2009) Members of the U.S. Navy Region Southwest band march off the field during a halftime ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason football game between the San Diego Charger... More

Navy ROTC San Diego members salute during the National Anthem at the San Diego State Aztecs vs. Brigham Young Cougars football pre-game ceremony in Qualcomm Stadium.

Navy ROTC San Diego members salute during the National Anthem at the S...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 20, 2009) Navy ROTC San Diego members salute during the National Anthem at the San Diego State Aztecs vs. Brigham Young Cougars football pre-game ceremony in Qualcomm Stadium. (U.S. Navy photo b... More

Brandon Davis, a San Diego State University defensive

Brandon Davis, a San Diego State University defensive

Brandon Davis, a San Diego State University defensive back and an Oakland, Calif., native, returns a kickoff at Qualcomm Stadium Oct. 29. The SDSU Aztecs lost to the University of Wyoming Cowboys 30-27.

Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American

Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American

Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks. The game honored service members... More

Service members from Wounded Warriors Battalion West are introduced during a halftime presentation at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Diego Chargers.

Service members from Wounded Warriors Battalion West are introduced du...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2011) Service members from Wounded Warriors Battalion West are introduced during a halftime presentation at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the ... More

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, perform at the San Diego Chargers’ preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium, Aug. 11. Following the band,... More

Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks.

Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American flag across the fie...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2011) Sailors and Marines prepare to spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks. The ga... More

A Navy Hospital Corpsman from Wounded Warriors Battalion West shows his prosthetic leg during a halftime presentation at Qualcomm Stadium.

A Navy Hospital Corpsman from Wounded Warriors Battalion West shows hi...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2011) A Navy Hospital Corpsman from Wounded Warriors Battalion West shows his prosthetic leg during a halftime presentation at Qualcomm Stadium during a preseason NFL game between the Seattl... More

Service members spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl.

Service members spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm ...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 27, 2012) Service members spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. The Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Flag is one of the l... More

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands at Qualcomm stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl.

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 27, 2012) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands at Qualcomm stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl. The Leap Fr... More

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands at Qualcomm stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 27, 2012) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands at Qualcomm stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl. The Leap Fr... More

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Vic Maldonado presents the American flag under light of pyrotechnics in the sky above Qualcomm Stadium.

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Vic Maldonado presents the Ame...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2013) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Vic Maldonado, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, presents the American flag under light of pyrotechnics in... More

Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brad Woodard, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, flies in the Navy SEAL trident flag into Qualcomm Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Holiday Bowl.

Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brad Woodard, a member of the U....

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2013) Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brad Woodard, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, flies in the Navy SEAL trident flag into Qualcomm Stadium du... More

Lt. Dan Gibson, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, touches down in Qualcomm Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Holiday Bowl game.

Lt. Dan Gibson, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2013) Lt. Dan Gibson, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, touches down in Qualcomm Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Holiday Bowl game. The Lea... More

Members of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, descend into Qualcomm Stadium before the first preseason football game of the San Diego Chargers

Members of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs,...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 07, 2014) Members of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, descend into Qualcomm Stadium before the first preseason football game of the San Diego Chargers. The Leap Frogs ... More

Lt. Dan Gibson, officer-in-charge of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, descends into Qualcomm Stadium before the first preseason football game of the San Diego Chargers.

Lt. Dan Gibson, officer-in-charge of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstra...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 07, 2014) Lt. Dan Gibson, officer-in-charge of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, descends into Qualcomm Stadium before the first preseason football game of the San Dieg... More

Service members hold flags at a pre-game ceremony in Qualcomm Stadium during the annual National Football League Salute to Service.

Service members hold flags at a pre-game ceremony in Qualcomm Stadium ...

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 16, 2014) Service members hold flags at a pre-game ceremony in Qualcomm Stadium during the annual National Football League Salute to Service. The NFL hosts the event across the country every Nov... More

Fire Control Technician 1st Class David Toone, left, and Chief Machinist's Mate Andrew Gentle carry a flag during a pre-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium.

Fire Control Technician 1st Class David Toone, left, and Chief Machini...

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 16, 2014) Fire Control Technician 1st Class David Toone, left, and Chief Machinist's Mate Andrew Gentle carry a flag during a pre-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during the annual National Foo... More

Sailors hold a flag at a pre-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during the annual National Football League Salute to Service.

Sailors hold a flag at a pre-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during ...

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 16, 2014) Sailors hold a flag at a pre-game ceremony at Qualcomm Stadium during the annual National Football League Salute to Service. The NFL hosts the event across the country every November t... More

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show of the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 2015. The flag weighs 850 pounds and span... More

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl.

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes i...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl. The Big Ten's University of Wisconsin Badgers escaped wi... More

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl.

A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes i...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl. The Big Ten's University of Wisconsin Badgers escaped wi... More

A group of men playing a game of football. American football football match sport, sports.

A group of men playing a game of football. American football football ...

A group of men playing football in a field / A group of people playing football on a field / Public domain sport photography.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Headquarters and Service Battalion color guard march onto the field before a collegiate football game, during San Diego Fleet Week 2016. Fleet week offers the p... More

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker, pose before being honored by the Gold Star Legacy Foundation before the start of the Poinsettia Bowl football game at Qualcomm Stad... More

Cpl. Christopher Ramsey, a supervisor and collateral

Cpl. Christopher Ramsey, a supervisor and collateral

Cpl. Christopher Ramsey, a supervisor and collateral duty inspector with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and a Houston native, stands with his family and the San Diego State University mascot during a foo... More

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, perform at the San Diego Chargers’ preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium, Aug. 11. Following the band,... More

Marines unfurl the Big Flag, a giant American flag,

Marines unfurl the Big Flag, a giant American flag,

Marines unfurl the Big Flag, a giant American flag, over the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show at the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 2015. The flag requires a minimum ... More

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Headquarters and Service Battalion color guard presents the colors at a collegiate football game, during San Diego Fleet Week 2016. Fleet week offers the public... More

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps

Laura and Joe Landaker, parents of U.S Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker, joined by escort Dennis D. Dubard, right, are honored by the Gold Star Legacy Foundation before the start of the Poinsettia Bowl fo... More

Sgt. Maj. Shawn M. Isaacson, sergeant major of Marine

Sgt. Maj. Shawn M. Isaacson, sergeant major of Marine

Sgt. Maj. Shawn M. Isaacson, sergeant major of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, shakes hands with Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd during a Military Appreciation Day event at Qualcomm Stadium, Aug. 11... More

Marines hold the Big Flag at Qualcomm Stadium at San

Marines hold the Big Flag at Qualcomm Stadium at San

Marines hold the Big Flag at Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif, during the pre-game show at the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 2015. The flag, weighing 850 pounds, spans the entire field and requires a m... More

151231-N-NV908-116 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) A member

151231-N-NV908-116 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) A member

151231-N-NV908-116 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 30, 2015) A member of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, parachutes into Qualcomm Stadium during the 38th Annual Holiday Bowl. The Big Ten’s University of Wisconsin... More

Marine Col. Terry Johnson, a Palo Pinto, Texas native

Marine Col. Terry Johnson, a Palo Pinto, Texas native

Marine Col. Terry Johnson, a Palo Pinto, Texas native assigned to 12th Marine Corps District, participates in the opening coin toss of a collegiate football game, during San Diego Fleet Week 2016. Fleet week of... More

A Marine Corps color guard from Marine Corps Air Station

A Marine Corps color guard from Marine Corps Air Station

A Marine Corps color guard from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar performs at the Chargers’ opening preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium, Aug. 11. The event, sponsored by Ashford Unive... More

Gunnery Sgt. Samantha Edwards leads approximately 250

Gunnery Sgt. Samantha Edwards leads approximately 250

Gunnery Sgt. Samantha Edwards leads approximately 250 Marines carrying the Big Flag onto the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show at the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 20... More

Marines stand on the field to be recognized for their

Marines stand on the field to be recognized for their

Marines stand on the field to be recognized for their service, while attending a collegiate football game during San Diego Fleet Week 2016. Fleet week offers the public an opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines, ... More

Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, left, the commanding general

Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, left, the commanding general

Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant, left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman, center, the commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet stand center field during the coin toss of the San D... More

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show of the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 2015. The flag, weighing 850 pounds, span... More

Local wounded warriors line the field at halftime during

Local wounded warriors line the field at halftime during

Local wounded warriors line the field at halftime during the Chargers and Seahawks preseason game at Qualcomm Stadium, Aug. 11. The event hosted a number of performances from service members from local military... More

Marines support the unfurled American flag over the

Marines support the unfurled American flag over the

Marines support the unfurled American flag over the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show at the 38th annual Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30, 2015. The flag requires a minimum of 250 pe... More

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the

Approximately 250 Marines carry the Big Flag onto the field of Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, Calif., during the pre-game show of the 38th annual Holiday Ball Dec. 30, 2015. The flag, weighing 850 pounds, spans... More

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show of the 38th annual Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, 2015. It takes a minimum of 250 people to present the 850 pound flag, whic... More

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show

Marines unfurl the Big Flag during the pre-game show of the 38th annual Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, 2015. It takes a minimum of 250 people to present the 850 pound flag, whic... More

Service members spread the American flag across the

Service members spread the American flag across the

Service members spread the American flag across the field at Qualcomm Stadium during the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. The Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Flag is one of the largest ceremonial American... More