Jets Salute American Heroes Published: 11-17-06 By Jets PR Department The New York Jets will honor America’s brave at their seventh annual “Jets Military Appreciation Day” on Sunday, November 19th, at 1:00 p.m. when the Jets host the Chicago Bears. “Today we are proud to recognize our men and women in uniform who sacrifice so much to defend our freedom and safeguard our great nation,” said New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson. “Each and every one of them is a hero. We salute them and the work that they do each day.” Secretary Michael Wynne, the highest ranking member of the Air Force, will serve as honorary captain and will be present for the coin toss. Formations will represent each military branch: Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard during the pre-game festivities. The Color Guard will be represented by a combined unit of the Air Force and the Marines. "All the branches of the service will be represented," head coach Eric Mangini said on Friday. "It's a small token of our appreciation. We obviously can't thank the service enough for the sacrifices they make and their families make to help keep us free." A vocalist from the United States Air Force Band of Liberty will perform the National Anthem after which four A-10 Warthogs from Connecticut’s Flying Yankees will conduct a flyover. The flyover crew will be recognized on the field between the 3rd and 4th quarters of the game. In addition, the 42nd Infantry Division Band will perform during halftime. The Jets held their first Military Appreciation Day in 2000 to honor all the men and women who represent our nation and the United States Armed Forces.
