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Photo Gallery: Broncos and USAA host 2014 military appreciation combine

The Denver Broncos and USAA teamed up to host 50 military service members to a true NFL combine experience before the summer scrimmage on Saturday.

By Casey Barrett
  • Broncos DT Sylverster Williams, QB Brock Osweiler, and TE Virgil Green pose with members of the military Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • A beautiful morning. Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • The group takes some intruction before breaking out into their drills Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Judging by their faces, it looks like the morning was a success Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Broncos WR Wes Welker took time before he went into the locker rooms to take pictures and sign autographs with military service members Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Broncos DT Terrance 'Pot Roast' Knighton also came over and visited and signed autographs Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Military service members got to test their athletic abilities Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Setting up for what should be a very fun day Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Members of all the branches of military were given their own locker and training uniform Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
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  • Time to get ready Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Broncos S David Bruton signs a young fans cast Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Military service members also got to try their skills on the standing long jump Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Broncos president and CEO Joe Ellis thanks the service members and their familes during their banquet. Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • The cone drills proved to be difficult without cleats, but everyone was smiling Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • I think it would be pretty cool to come in and see your name above a locker like that Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Everyone got to have their picture and 'stats' put up on the video board on what was a gorgeous morning Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Broncos DT Mitch Unrein signs a hat and talks with fans at the USAA banquet Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • Service men got to take photos with Broncos cheerleaders and the Lombardi Trophy Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • The men and lady that were instructing each drills. All of them were former college standouts or professional athelets Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • What's a group photo without a selfie? Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • These guys and gals even had a shot at the bench press, some of them are quite athletic Casey Barrett- Mile High Report
  • This guy is running hard, but it also looks like he's having a good time doing it Casey Barrett- Mile High Report

Edited for tense from the USAA's press release --

The Combine represents the evolution of military appreciation events that USAA and the Broncos are creating to foster understanding and appreciation for the local military community. Each service member participated in football drills similar to those used by NFL coaches to evaluate potential talent. Following the Combine, participants and their guest enjoyed brunch at the stadium, access to Broncos' Lombardi Trophies for photos, player meet & greets, and VIP seats to the team's practice at Sports Authority Field.

You can read more on the event at the team's official site --

(Albert) Stoner was one of a few dozen Colorado-based military members to compete in the "Train Like Bronco" USAA Military Combine at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

"It's awesome," Stoner said of the event. "Very rewarding. We do what we do not expecting the rewards, but when they do stuff like this for us, it's really nice."

Kudos to the Broncos and USAA for giving these servicemen and women such a unique experience, and we extend our thanks to everyone who serves or has served in all branches of the military!

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