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Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen unfurl a giant U.S. flag.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Christi Richter, 179th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (11/11/17) — The Ohio State University honored U.S. military service members and veterans during its annual military appreciation football game on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at Ohio Stadium. Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were involved in a variety of activities, including unfurling a large American flag across the field during the national anthem before the game, a 48-3 Buckeye victory. Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, administered the oath of enlistment to a group of new Soldiers and Airmen on the field, welcoming a new crop of Ohio National Guard members into the organization.
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen hold a giant U.S. flag on the field at Ohio Stadium. Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen unfurl a giant U.S. flag.
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen hold a giant U.S. flag on the field at Ohio Stadium. Brutus buckeye does a headstand.
Ohio Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Christopher Richman, of B Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, prepares to run onto the field with the Ohio State football team. Brutus the Buckeye power points on the field.

Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, performs the oath of enlistment.

Soldiers and Airmen take oath of enlistment.

Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, performs the oath of enlistment to a group of new Soldiers and Airmen during halftime at the Ohio State-Michigan State game Nov. 11, 2017, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State hosted members of the military in honor of Veterans Day.
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