The Bolts continued their longstanding support for the nation's military over the last month.
The Chargers, along with Verizon, honored our country's military active-duty service members, veterans and their families in the lead up to its annual Salute to Service game in Week 10 against the Steelers with a couple of impactful events at The Bolt.
Knowing the franchise's history and background, it was an opportunity to give back to a community that means so much to the team.
"For the Chargers organization, military is at one of the forefronts of our community work as the late Alex Spanos was a tail gunner in World War II," Chargers Impact Fund Senior Manager Taylor Chavez said. "This was an opportunity for us to continue his legacy of the military work.
"He was very proud of our military and always wanted to give back, so the work we do we get to encompass a little bit of him in that," Chavez added. "It's very important to keep that legacy going and honor those who have served, who have fallen serving for our freedoms."
They kicked off Salute to Service month with a tradition.
The Chargers welcomed members from Los Angeles Air Force Base for a special post-practice meet-and-greet with Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Chargers players, in their annual 'Boots and Bolts' visit.
The members of the base got a chance to tour different parts of The Bolt throughout their visit, getting a behind-the-scenes look during the season.
And when the tour was over, they headed down to the field for a special moment.
"We got to bring some members from the L.A. Air Force Base here to meet with the players post-practice and get a chance for them to interact and our players to tell them how much they appreciate them," Chavez said. "All while they're down the street."
The Bolts kicked off Salute to Service month with their annual Boots and Bolts visit presented by Verizon, welcoming members from Los Angeles Air Force Base for a special post-practice meet-and-greet with Coach Harbaugh and Chargers players.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers host the annual Boots & Bolts program with Military Veterans on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Players came by and talked with the group, thanking them for their service as they signed autographs for them.
For Jonathan Woods, a Contracting Officer at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the experience was a thrilling one, as he also got to spend some time with Harbaugh and draw some connections.
"It was amazing," Woods said. "One of the greatest minds in football, one of the greatest leaders you'll be able to cross. In the military, especially what I do I lead people, it's always good to see how other leaders operate, how they carry themselves, the demeanor they walk around with."
It was a unique experience that he feels was needed outside of the day-to-day duties.
"I do think this is something that a lot of people maybe not know about, especially being in the military," Woods said. "Day to day, it can get redundant, so it's cool to get out of the office and experience the local things we're exposed to being here in L.A."
Then ahead of the Week 10 bout against Pittsburgh, they welcomed T.A.P.S. (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) families, also for a tour of The Bolt.
It was the sixth year of the event, where each year they bring out the families of fallen heroes that players represent on game day.
Upon arrival, the group participated in some activities that included the painting of an American flag, before making their way around the building.
Then as their tour wrapped out, they headed down to the field to meet the coaches and players, who spent some time taking pictures and signing things for the group.
For the families on hand, like Shani Nelson and her three children, who found out about T.A.P.S. after losing her husband Keon Nelson Sr., U.S. Navy Petty Officer, this event was one that meant a lot.
"What it meant for me personally was community," Nelson said. "That our family was not forgotten that we still have support with T.A.P.S. and other amazing organizations who still help me honor my husband and help my children honor their father.
"They can still see the great man he was and still is living on in great organizations like these," she added.
All Chargers players donned the initials of fallen soldiers on their helmets that were placed on them by T.A.P.S. families as well, a touching moment.
"That was such a beautiful touch. Each of them were so honored," Nelson said. "We were honored to put it on their helmet, and they were honored to receive it."
She later added: "For the Chargers to represent the military, it's an honor and also a great representation for our country to see that our players represent our soldiers and families, whether they're here or their fallen. That they still recognize and honor the legacy of the great men and women who serve our country."
It was a special couple of days that honored the country's military heroes, as it is one of the many ways the Chargers continue to show appreciation and honor veterans and their families.
"I think it's important for us to create this connection with players and our community members, especially our military, because not often do our military members or families get a chance to come to the game because they are usually stationed elsewhere," Chavez said. "For us to be able to be able to bring them to our players, for them to get a 1-on-1 interaction outside of football on game days, I think for them is heartwarming."
