Military Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Best images from Day 9

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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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)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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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)

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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)

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Scenes from military day at 2019 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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