The United States Coast Guard Silent Drill Team performs before the start of the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium December 29, 2010 in Washington DC.   Thomas Brown/Staff

Volunteers, including Northrop Grumman employees, stretch an American flag across the field at RFK Stadium before the start of the Military Bowl between the Maryland Terrapins and the East Carolina Pirates in Washington DC on December 29, 2010. (Mike Morones/Gannett Government Media)