The NFL honors our military on Veterans Day

A giant United States flag is held on the field by military personnel before the Washington Redskins' game in Miami against the Dolphins.

Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders dressed in Navy uniforms for Veterans Day festivities against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Members of the military hold a American flag during the national anthem before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

A large U.S. flag is displayed in honor of Veterans Day before the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins on Sunday in Miami.

Kansas City Chiefs fans thank veterans during a timeout in the first half of an NFL football game with the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

A giant United States flag is held on the field by military personnel before the Washington Redskins' game in Miami against the Dolphins.

Dale Beatty and John Gallina, co-founders of Purple Heart Homes, fill packages to be given to servicemen and women during the Crown Royal Heroes Project before the Panthers-Titans game Sunday. Fans were able to pack commemorative Crown Royal camo bags with items to be sent overseas, and Crown Royal donated $10 per bag to Purple Heart Homes, which assist veterans with housing.

St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis greets members of the military prior to the game against the host Cleveland Browns.