The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Minnesota Vikings for the NFL’s annual Call to Service game
To celebrate and honor both past and present members of the armed forces, the Atlanta Falcons offered a variety of military activations around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a live enlistment ceremony for nearly 600 people during halftime.
![Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/rhi8zoowatmbq9hh7ipo.jpg)
Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/rq4shiiig8mtxhqriryw.jpg)
Military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
![Military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/uqlfvccdhfw7ptkjor7d.jpg)
Military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
![Enlistment ceremony at halftime during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/yohv08aakivfrxsyadrf.jpg)
Enlistment ceremony at halftime during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
![Flyover prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/tilyvmutfpbxouwww5x2.jpg)
Flyover prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
![XXXXX runs out of the tunnel before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oa5iftgovv0e0eaxepp7.jpg)
XXXXX runs out of the tunnel before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)
![The Oath of Enlistment during half time during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/xq6xxinrvhwxlly8vbze.jpg)
The Oath of Enlistment during half time during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)
![Men and Women line up to take the oath of enlistment during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/shfmm3wmutdosrj59epc.jpg)
Men and Women line up to take the oath of enlistment during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![The Oath of Enlistment during half time during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/yrfauuv5nm8r8btwouxv.jpg)
The Oath of Enlistment during half time during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)
![A four star general administers the oath of enlistment during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/cax0yzi7fha7r5vnms5e.jpg)
A four star general administers the oath of enlistment during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![The flyover the stadium before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oj0ymk54wqa7nsc5iowi.jpg)
The flyover the stadium before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)
![The National Anthem is performed before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/d6bdher3ew3ug08fnmr8.jpg)
The National Anthem is performed before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![Freddie Falcon and Lil Fred pose with a serviceman on a mobile missile launcher before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/pbkkmkn0cfetzu8va5pj.jpg)
Freddie Falcon and Lil Fred pose with a serviceman on a mobile missile launcher before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![A fan poses at the foot of a missile launcher before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/j2igsmrhojkyztdnexam.jpg)
A fan poses at the foot of a missile launcher before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![Military flyover prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/nlx14hterwguug4u9uuj.jpg)
Military flyover prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Flyover pilot recognition during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/jcmv5envw15dyenm5q1o.jpg)
Flyover pilot recognition during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
![A serviceman walks on top of a tank before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/wj5sujouwfqwkmlk274o.jpg)
A serviceman walks on top of a tank before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![A US Army servicewoman performs before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/zuhqef6omtr4gcgdvxlu.jpg)
A US Army servicewoman performs before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Julian Alexander/Atlanta Falcons)
![Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/wrhiouj3fefsfr2kmq74.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
![The Honorary Captain before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/eqh3ws1v9jou8gbhtax4.jpg)
The Honorary Captain before the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
![Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/yxkmduzguiatkaiyjgra.jpg)
Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/o0zuugouds2pwf5apg2l.jpg)
Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Scene setter before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/oah9ht9eql30vyq7c8fu.jpg)
Scene setter before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
![Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/qtnesc6zercnb2ohzwzu.jpg)
Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/dz2oowendzgvfcbrhjla.jpg)
Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Cheerleaders perform during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/vivw9ind6bt4gaggqdwc.jpg)
Cheerleaders perform during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ixhya99pbsqseawt7tx6.jpg)
Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/knxsvztr55zvaratwpqm.jpg)
Halftime enlistment ceremony during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/hoeczda5lsgnqiy8fdmg.jpg)
Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
![Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/pwn65qwflrrsjwbtcksf.jpg)
Home Depot Back Yard military appreciation prior to the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)