President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Pelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act MORE was greeted with loud applause when he was introduced before the 120th Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Commander and Chief @realDonaldTrump welcomed to the #ArmyNavyGame with thunderous roars by the patriotic military service audience



You love to see it!#ArmyNavy #ArmyNavy2019 pic.twitter.com/ZDOdvfNfJS — Benny (@bennyjohnson) December 14, 2019

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Trump took the field with Defense Secretary Mark Esper Mark EsperOvernight Defense: Stopgap spending measure awaits Senate vote | Trump nominates former Nunes aide for intelligence community watchdog | Trump extends ban on racial discrimination training to contractors, military Overnight Defense: Pentagon redirects pandemic funding to defense contractors | US planning for full Afghanistan withdrawal by May | Anti-Trump GOP group puts ads in military papers Official: Pentagon has started 'prudent planning' for full Afghanistan withdrawal by May MORE for the singing of the national anthem and then participated in the coin toss, sporting a red "Keep America Great" hat.

Before the game, the president visited both locker rooms, where he shook hands with players and announced an executive order that would allow athletes at the military academies to go directly to NFL after they graduate and delay their service. Right now, players must first complete their service before they can pursue a professional playing career.

Also joining Trump at the game are Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Trump's push for win with Sudan amps up pressure on Congress Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize MORE and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho).