The Atlanta Falcons honored those who have served in the military and their families throughout the day during the ninth practice of 2019 AT&T training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Take a look at some of our favorite images here.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 poses for a photo with TAPS family members during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Logan Riley/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action running during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Steve Cannon and Angie Blank present Frantz Fortune with the game ball during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Thomas Dimitroff looks on during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 hugs a TAPS Family member during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Logan Riley/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn signs autographs for fans during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
AMB Group LLC CEO Steve Cannon poses for a photo with members of the military during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Logan Riley/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie the Falcons and cheerleaders pose with members of the military during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Logan Riley/Atlanta Falcons)
Falcons Head Coach, Dan Quinn high fives fans during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield #20 knocks the ball loose from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu #12 during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
AMB Group LLC CEO Steve Cannon shakes hands with members of the military during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Logan Riley/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert #85 receives a pass during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn poses for photos with a fan during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders pose with members of the military during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
The POW MIA memorial unveil during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Steve Cannon and Angie Blank present Frantz Fortune with the game ball during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Steve Cannon during the POW MIA memorial unveil during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Angie Blank poses for a picture during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
The POW MIA memorial unveil during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
A fan poses outside of Gate 2 during AT&T Military Appreciation Training Camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 4, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons marked their final open practice of the 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp by hosting their fifth consecutive Military Appreciation Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
This military-themed day honored those who have served and are currently serving our country.
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Prior to practice starting, AMB Group CEO Steve Cannon and Angie Blank, who has worked hard to promote the VEO and its programming presented the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) executive director Frantz Fortune with an honorary game ball as being the official recipient of all ticket sales from the event.
With more than 45,000 tickets distributed, the Falcons will donate all proceeds from ticket sales to the VEO equaling more than $200,000. Steve and Angie also spent time greeting and visiting service members from all five military branches throughout the duration of practice.
"We are incredibly proud to be able to give back in such a meaningful way to help our military veterans and the fight against homelessness," Cannon said.
"Our fans helped make this VEO donation happen because of their energy, passion and unwavering support of this football team. The Falcons have supported the military for years and today is just another representation of our commitment to honoring those who sacrifice and protect our country. We are humbled and honored to be able to give back and make a difference for our veteran community."
The Falcons are deeply connected to the military including those currently serving, veterans and their families throughout the year. The Falcons host and participate in more annual military and veteran community events than any other team in the National Football League, working in-tandem with the all facets of the Armed Forces to create unique training programs that offer learning opportunities for both the military, the team and the Blank Family of Businesses.
This commitment stems from the innate connection between military values and the core value system that Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Steve Cannon, Falcons coach Dan Quinn and the rest of the team follow as the foundation for the entire organization.
In addition to the donation and open practice, a permanent, unoccupied seat dedicated to honor the thousands of American service members who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action was unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The POW/MIA seat is located in section 122 and will sit empty for all events at the stadium. To readmore about chair of honor seat and the inspiration behind it, click here.
