Salute to Service

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared his experience at NFL Honors from accepting the USAA Salute to Service Award on stage to his continued commitment to the military community.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was honored at the NFL Honors in New Orleans as the 2024 USAA Salute to Service Award recipient, recognizing his commitment of support to the military community.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle presents his speech after winning the 2024 USAA Salute to Service Award at the 14th annual NFL Honors.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shares appreciation for military service members after receiving the 2024 Salute to Service Award at the NFL Honors Red Carpet.

View photos from the moment San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was surprised with the news of becoming the NFL's 2024 Salute to Service Award recipient.

The NFL and USAA announce San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle as the recipient of the 14th Annual Salute to Service Award. Kittle's commitment to honoring service members, veterans and their families to be recognized at NFL Honors.

Watch as George Kittle gets surprised with the news that he is the NFL's 2024 Salute to Service Award recipient, honoring his unwavering support for the military and his passionate commitment to those who serve.

The San Francisco 49ers 2024 Salute to Service nominee, George Kittle, enthusiastically cheered on his high school teammate during a Week 12 military flyover at Lambeau Field.

The San Francisco 49ers 2024 Salute to Service nominee, George Kittle, reunited with high school teammate, SSgt. Brandon Minto KC-46 Instructor Boom Operator, following his Week 12 military flyover at Lambeau Field.

Take a look at all the Salute to Service details showcased throughout Levi's® Stadium during the 49ers Week 11 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is nominated for the NFL's 14th annual Salute to Service Award. Learn how you can vote for Kittle here.

The San Francisco 49ers nominate tight end George Kittle for the 2024 Salute to Service Award which honors NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni for their commitment to supporting military and veteran communities.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been named a finalist for the NFL's 13th annual Salute to Service Award.

How to vote for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle in the NFL's 2023 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

Throughout the team's Week 11 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the San Francisco 49ers honored US military members.

The San Francisco 49ers hosted military families and active-duty service members at the SAP Performance Facility for a behind-the-scenes practice visit presented by U.S. Bank.

The San Francisco  49ers hosted military families and active-duty service members at the SAP Performance Facility for a behind-the-scenes practice visit experience presented by U.S. Bank.

General manager John Lynch and the entire 49ers roster welcomed active-duty Marines and military families to eat at the team's café, watch practice and interact one-on-one with the players presented by U.S. Bank.

The San Francisco 49ers will recognize the NFL's Salute to Service initiative in their Week 11 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Before the 49ers faced the Jaguars in Week 10, a military veteran gifted TE George Kittle the uniform he wore in Afghanistan.

From team administrators like Lou Spadia, to QB Frankie Albert and RB Len Eshmont, military veterans returning from World War II supplied the backbone of the 49ers original 1946 team.

Through Salute to Service, George Kittle has connected with veterans like Ramon and Mary from Operation Freedom Paws and used his platform to amplify their mission to empower veterans by creating lifesaving service dog teams, like Huey.

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed military members to Day 8 of 49ers Training Camp presented by SAP.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been named a finalist for the NFL's 12th annual Salute to Service Award.

To show the team's appreciation for our country's veterans, the 49ers and U.S. Bank welcomed 16 military veterans, service dogs and their families from the nonprofit Operation Freedom Paws to breakfast and a private practice visit before the team's Week 10 game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

To show the team's appreciation for our country's veterans, the 49ers and U.S. Bank welcomed 16 military veterans, service dogs and their families from the nonprofit Operation Freedom Paws to breakfast and a private practice visit before the team's Week 10 game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

In appreciation of their service, 49ers staff and Sourdough Sam served meals and refreshments to arriving military members as they docked for Fleet Week in San Francisco.

49ers staff and Sourdough Sam volunteered to serve meals, refreshments and give thanks to service members arriving to the city.

During the 49ers "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Rams, The United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, landed on the field at Levi's® Stadium to kick off the team's Salute to Service festivities.

49ers players visited the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Federal Airfield to present a framed Faithful Flag signed by coaches and players to Colonel Waldman and were guided on a tour of the base's helicopters, planes and pararescue facilities.

49ers players visited the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Federal Airfield to thank members for their service and take a tour of the base's helicopters, planes and pararescue facilities.

The 49ers and USO Northern California welcomed 60 active duty and veteran military families to West Wind Capitol Drive-In for a free, holiday movie screening and a special welcome message from Air National Guardsman Ben Garland. Each family went home with a holiday gift bag featuring Zenni Optical glasses and Panini America trading cards.

The 49ers are proud to support our veterans each and every day, and on Veterans Day, we honor the legacy of the many who have served. We miss hosting our service members for practice and at Levi's® Stadium, but look forward to celebrating those Faithful who have served in person again soon. Take a look back at some of our favorite memories.

George Kittle discussed the Salute to Service stickers players wore on their helmets to show appreciation for the military and spoke about his family and friends who serve in the armed services.

As part of the 49ers annual Alumni Legacy Project, ten former 49ers players visited the Palo Alto VA Hospital for an afternoon of conversations and bingo over a warm meal with military veterans.

Through the NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation Salute To Service partnership, the 49ers collaborated with the NFL-BWF grantee, The Mission Continues, to execute an NFL Huddle for 100 Salute to Service volunteerism project on Alemany Farm in San Francisco. The project included various improvements like gardening, weeding, planting native species and building an information kiosk. The Alemany Farm is a volunteer-3.5 acre farm that helps fight food insecurity in San Francisco. #SaluteToService

During a special Salute to Service event hosted by USAA, 49ers players spent an afternoon visiting the U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda. Following a meet and greet, 49ers players received an extensive experience, including a tour of the USCG Cutter Waesche and a search and rescue demonstration.

The 49ers and United Airlines brought a special group of veterans on an all-expenses paid trip to D.C. as the team took on the Redskins in Week 7. The trip included a tour of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, private practice visit, 49ers festivities and capped it off with a win at FedEx Field!

The 49ers and United Airlines brought a special group of veterans on an all-expenses paid trip to DC when the team took on Washington in Week 7. The trip included a tour of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, private practice visit, 49ers festivities and capped it off with a win at FedEx field!

The 49ers and United Airlines brought a special group of veterans on an all-expenses paid trip to DC with stops at the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, a private practice visit, 49ers festivities and gameday at FedEx Field when the team took on the Washington Redskins.

49ers DL Ronald Blair and Monster Jam's Grave Digger driver Morgan Kane worked with Operation Homefront to surprise a deserving USMC family with a Monster Jam bedroom makeover for their two-year-old son, 49ers gear and tickets to the Monster Jam show on Saturday, April 13. Staff Sgt JeVon TranColey and his family will enjoy the event with Blair, who grew up watching Grave Digger.

The 49ers Pro Bowlers spent time with Wounded Warrior Project veterans and TAPS families while in Orlando, Fla. for the 2019 Pro Bowl.

Each player was paired with a special family and had the opportunity to connect with them post practice to show their appreciation and get to know one another. The families were also invited to attend the 49ers Salute to Service game the following day.

The 49ers "Thursday Night Football" matchup was no ordinary game for the Soto family as they where reunited with Air Force SSgt Nataly Soto at Levi's® Stadium when she returned home from her deployment in the Middle East.

Alumni and front office staff from the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders came together to assemble 300 care packages for troops overseas with "Operation: Care and Comfort."

Alumni and front office staff from the 49ers and Raiders came together to assemble over 250 care packages for troops overseas with Operation: Care and Comfort.

View the top images of 49ers players, coaches and staff during a workout run by a group of veteran Navy SEALs.

The 49ers community relations department helped TSgt Rob Thomas surprise his family when he returned home from a six-month deployment.

John Lynch and his foundation hosted youth from the Boys and Girls Club and military families for a holiday party and practice visit.

As a part of Salute to Service Month, 49ers players watched a swearing in ceremony at the San Jose Military Entrance Processing Station and spent time with military applicants and their families.

View photos from Sunday's Salute to Service game honoring the men and women of the armed forces.

Take a look at the top images of the 49ers Salute to Service games.

In their Week 9 matchup with the Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers honored the brave members of the US Military pregame and again at halftime.

Several 49ers players including Torrey Smith and Garrett Celek visited the USS Somerset to spend time with military personnel.

San Francisco 49ers guard Alex Boone hosted a BBQ and Levi's® Stadium tour event for military veterans and their families.

The San Francisco 49ers showed their appreciation for the armed forces during the team's Week 12 home game.

This Sunday is the 49ers Salute to Service game. One way the team will honor the military is through an organized card stunt before the game. Here's a look at past card stunts from around the NFL.

Seventy-five plus former San Francisco players and coaches wore a second uniform as a member of our country's armed forces.