Below is a list of game information for Sunday’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium (1 p.m. kickoff). Presented by Leidos, the official match day sponsor. The day commemorates the Ravens’ 2023 Salute to Service Game and supports the NFL’s efforts to honor military members from all branches of the military.
11:15 a.m. Ravens Legends Ruron McClain will participate in a fan Q&A on the RavensWalk Bud Light Stage. In addition, U.S. Air Force rock band Full Spectrum will perform at Raven’s Walk in time for fans’ arrival.
Introducing the Ravens’ starting defense. As part of the Salute to Service game’s awards, each player is escorted out of the tunnel by a member of the U.S. military holding an American flag.
National anthem and high-flying flight
Prior to the national anthem, the U.S. Navy Leapfrog Parachute Team skydives onto the field. Veterans will also hold a large American flag on the field while the U.S. Army Herald Trumpet plays the national anthem. Additionally, there will be an overflight by three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the Maryland Army National Guard’s 29th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade.
Steve MelnikovThe 104-year-old World War II veteran, believed to be the last survivor of D-Day, will be named honorary captain of the games on Sunday. Melnikov served with Maryland’s 29th Infantry Division, which raided the beaches of Normandy during World War II, and later earned four Bronze Star medals and two Purple Hearts.
Ravens Legend of the Game
Former Ravens fullback Ruron McClain will be introduced to the crowd just before kick-off on this Sunday’s Legends of the Game. A fourth-round draft pick by Baltimore, McClain played four seasons with the Ravens (2007-2010), was selected to the Pro Bowl twice (2008-2009) and was a first-team All-Pro (2009). obtained.
Four Purple Heart recipients will be recognized during the second quarter break. This heroic group also includes Marines. Marcus D’Andrea, Army Maj. Jason Heal, Army National Guard SFC Brian Moore, and Navy PO1 John Wall.
During halftime, the Ravens will honor the Warrior Kanin Connection. It is a pioneering organization that utilizes the Mission-Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to help recovering warriors reconnect with life, family, community, and each other through its use and training. About service dogs.
Finally, during the third quarter intermission, the Ravens will hold a stadium-wide memorial ceremony honoring all active military and veterans.
Members of America’s Gold Star Families, an organization that provides honor, hope and healing to grieving military families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty, are the recipients of Sunday services.
halftime band performance
The Baltimore Marching Ravens will perform a special show themed “Salute to Service” during halftime.
Salute to NFL Service Candidates: Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders
The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders will be honored as a candidate for the organization’s 2023 NFL Salute to Service. Ravens Cheerleading Throughout his program’s history, the team has continually demonstrated its appreciation for military men and women, most notably on overseas tours. The program has been in place for over 25 years, and cheerleaders have participated in his 24 overseas tours in support of U.S. troops serving overseas. (On each tour, approximately 12 members of the squad travel to interact with the military.) The group is also very active in the Baltimore community, meeting active military and veterans near their hometowns. We support this. This is a philanthropic priority for the team, as the Ravens cheerleading community includes a large number of active military members.
Fans can visit nfl.com/causes/salute/nominees/2023/vote to vote for this year’s NFL winner, who will be announced at the annual NFL Honors Show.