Texans "Salute to the Military" photos


The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at halftime.

The Presidents acknowledge the Reliant Stadium crowd to a rousing ovation.

President George H.W. Bush does the honors. The Texans would win the coin toss and elect to receive.

At midfield, Presidents Bush and Bush discuss who should do the coin toss as referee Mike Carey looks on.

President George W. Bush greets Texans right tackle Eric Winston.

President George W. Bush shakes hands with rookie tight end James Casey.

The Presidents with Texans guard Kasey Studdard.

Presidents Bush and Bush with the U.S. Forces Joint Services Color Guard.


President George H.W. Bush salutes some of the on-field military personnel.

Neal E. Boyd, 2008 winner of "America's Got Talent," sings a rousing rendition of "God Bless the USA."

A view from the roof of Reliant Stadium, as the Golden Knights parachuters prepare to touch down on the field




Members of the Golden Knights U.S. Army Parachute Team descend into Reliant Stadium during pregame ceremonies.

Presidents Bush and Bush with Texans owner Bob McNair, who later hosted them in the Founder's Suite.

Texans offensive assistant Bruce Matthews says hello to the Presidents.

The Presidents are greeted in the end zone by Texans punter Matt Turk (1) and kicker Kris Brown (3) shortly after arriving on the field.

Presidents George W. Bush (left) and George H.W. Bush (right) were the Texans' honorary game captains as part of the team's "Salute to the Military" at Reliant Stadium on Sunday. It was the first time that both Bushes attended a Texans game together.