Sunday's victory over the Denver Broncos marked the Kansas City Chiefs' annual "Salute to Service" game, and while numerous festivities and recognitions took place throughout the contest, a familiar face made sure to do his part abroad, too.

Franchise legend Dante Hall, who starred for the Chiefs from 2000 through 2006, visited the Illesheim Storck Barracks at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach in Germany last week as part of a USO mission meant to thank our men and women stationed overseas. Specifically, Hall spent time with the 615th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Air Calvary Brigade based out of Fort Cavazos, Texas.

"I was there to boost their morale and give them a little break in the monotony of training, but I felt like my morale was boosted," Hall said. "My appreciation for the military definitely rose quite a bit."

The visit included a tour, a Blackhawk helicopter flight simulation, an opportunity to eat lunch with the soldiers on post and even the chance to participate in a training field exercise.

"We're saluting our servicemembers this weekend at the Broncos game, so to come over and to actually see what they're doing is amazing," Hall said. "I got to experience it first-hand. I got to participate in one of their practice exercises, and I was blown away. It just means the world to me to give back when they've given so much to us."

The soldiers Hall interacted with at the Storck Barracks are part of the Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF), which means they're active-duty, deployed military members who don't have their families on post. Their role requires constant readiness to deploy, along with grueling physical and mental training to strengthen leadership, endurance and teamwork.

With that in mind, Hall's visit was meant as a brief departure from the daily grind associated with life at the barracks.

"When a former player like Dante takes the time to visit military members stationed overseas, and especially those deployed, it provides a unique morale boost," said Tracy Leonard, Center Operations Manager at USO Ansbach. "Visits like this bridge the gap between military life and the comforts of home, reminding service members that they are valued and remembered."

Indeed, the Chiefs' actions this past week – both at home and abroad – were meant to recognize those that protect our way of life on a regular basis. It's something we celebrate as a nation every day, but for both those stationed at the Storck Barracks and for Hall, this past week was something they won't soon forget.

"They're always so appreciative of us going over and giving our time, so I go back to show my appreciation for their service and what they provide for us," Hall said. "They allow us to live these fortunate, great lives. So, we all should give back if we have the ability to do it."