The ongoing government shutdown will prevent military flyovers, a November tradition at NFL games, including Veterans Day weekend.
According to Washington Post military and national security reporter Tara Copp , there will be no military flyovers during this weekend’s slate of games because there is no funding due to the shutdown that began Oct. 1.
According to a document Copp reviewed, prohibited activities include “jet and jump demonstration teams” (parachute teams), bands and ceremonial unit appearances, port visits, service weeks and nonprofit and corporate leader outreach.
Copp said service members and other Defense Department personnel are “prohibited from participating in official outreach activities” but are allowed to wear military uniforms at Veterans Day events, as long a

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