Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, takes a selfie with Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, before a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The event started as both Broncos and Chiefs members took the time to thank service members by taking photos and sign autographs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Mile High Honor Guard presents the colors during a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Salute to Service game was comprised of pregame and halftime ceremonies that honored service members, including all military branches, Denver police officers and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Service members participate in a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The pregame ceremony allowed service members in the Colorado National Guard to run onto the field before and with the Broncos players. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Airman 1st Class Paul Lombardi, 566th Intelligence Squadron signals intelligence analyst, participates in a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. Service members took part in both the pregame and halftime ceremonies as part of the Salute to Service program that aims to recognize their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

A member of the Denver Broncos organization thanks service members before a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Salute to Service program is a way the NFL thanks military members for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Reynold N. Hoover, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, presents a game official with a coin before a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Salute to Service program is a way the NFL thanks military members for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

The Denver Broncos held a Salute to Service football game Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos presented each military branch with a commemorative football during a halftime ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, along with other members of Team Buckley participate in a halftime ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, during a Denver Broncos Salute to Service game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The pregame and halftime ceremonies included representatives from all branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, accepts Salute to Service football on behalf of Team Buckley Nov. 27, 2016, during a Denver Broncos Salute to Service halftime ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos have participated in multiple Salute to Service opportunities this year, including visiting Buckley Air Force Base and inviting service members to both training camp and a game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, watches the Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 27, 2016, during a Denver Broncos Salute to Service game Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The Denver Broncos participate in the Salute to Service campaign to honor veterans and active duty military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Broncos and Buckley: A championship connection

Published Nov. 28, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling
460th Space Wing Public Affairs

DENVER, Colo. -- Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, takes a selfie with Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, before a Denver Broncos Salute to Service pregame ceremony Nov. 27, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. The event started as both Broncos and Chiefs members took the time to thank service members by taking photos and sign autographs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)