Rapid City Rush and Ft. Wayne Komets hockey players prepare to challenge each other on ice at the Rapid City Rush Military Appreciation Night in honor of Veterans Day at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, S.D., Nov. 11, 2011. The Rush hockey players wore special uniforms displaying a patriotic theme as a way to pay homage for the sacrifices retired and active duty U.S. military members have made to protect the country and its freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)