The U.S. Pentagon has banned NFL flyovers, an iconic game-day tradition, and the participation of service members from pregame and halftime activities ahead of Veterans Day amid the government shutdown.

“Salute to Service” celebrations typically involve aerial exhibitions, while service members also hold American flags the size of a football field while the national anthem is performed.

According to a report from the Washington Post, the Pentagon has issued a new mandate that ends helicopter flyovers, with members of the military “prohibited from participating in official outreach activities.”

Given the shutdown, any military presence paid for by the Pentagon, which includes “jet and jump demonstration teams, bands and ceremonial unit appearances, port visits, service weeks and nonprofi

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