Aren't those salutes to the military at NFL games touching?

[PolWatch]

I always thought the salutes to our military at sporting events was a reflection of the organization's patriotic spirit. I was wrong. It was $$$$. I think this is one area that the DOD can save some money.

'The United States Department of Defense paid the National Football League more than $5 million in taxpayer money between 2011 to 2014 to honor U.S. soldiers and veterans at games, an investigation revealed this week.

Nearly $5.4 million was given to 14 NFL teams across the country, the bulk of which ($5.3 million) was supplied by the National Guard and the rest paid by the Army and Air Force, according to government records obtained by NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla .html).

But instead of purely heartfelt salutes to soldiers from hometown football teams, the halftime segments were reportedly part of paid promotions under federal advertising contracts for the military.'

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops/

[PattyHill]

Darn. That's disappointing

[PolWatch]

I agree....I guess I was naïve when I thought it was actually the communities/organization expressing gratitude to the military.

[Captain Obvious]

I always thought the salutes to our military at sporting events was a reflection of the organization's patriotic spirit. I was wrong. It was $$$$. I think this is one area that the DOD can save some money.

'The United States Department of Defense paid the National Football League more than $5 million in taxpayer money between 2011 to 2014 to honor U.S. soldiers and veterans at games, an investigation revealed this week.

Nearly $5.4 million was given to 14 NFL teams across the country, the bulk of which ($5.3 million) was supplied by the National Guard and the rest paid by the Army and Air Force, according to government records obtained by NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla .html).

But instead of purely heartfelt salutes to soldiers from hometown football teams, the halftime segments were reportedly part of paid promotions under federal advertising contracts for the military.'

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops/

Murica!

[Cigar]

Soldiers Field

http://www.about-bicycles.com/chicago-lakefront-path640/LakefrontStitchSoldier480h.jpg

http://tomreganphotography.com/img/s2/v53/p174770728-3.jpg

I liked it better the old way ...
http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/vintage-soldier-field--chicago-bears-stadium-bob-horsch-gallery.jpg

[CreepyOldDude]

I always thought the salutes to our military at sporting events was a reflection of the organization's patriotic spirit. I was wrong. It was $$$$. I think this is one area that the DOD can save some money.

'The United States Department of Defense paid the National Football League more than $5 million in taxpayer money between 2011 to 2014 to honor U.S. soldiers and veterans at games, an investigation revealed this week.

Nearly $5.4 million was given to 14 NFL teams across the country, the bulk of which ($5.3 million) was supplied by the National Guard and the rest paid by the Army and Air Force, according to government records obtained by NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla .html).

But instead of purely heartfelt salutes to soldiers from hometown football teams, the halftime segments were reportedly part of paid promotions under federal advertising contracts for the military.'

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops/

Thank you for sharing this. But, at the same time, part of me doesn't want to thank you, because it's depressing that these guys don't do shit to support our soldiers without being paid.

[PolWatch]

Thank you for sharing this. But, at the same time, part of me doesn't want to thank you, because it's depressing that these guys don't do shit to support our soldiers without being paid.

I know the feeling. I have always been one who develops goose bumps when I hear the national anthem....the sight of the flag being raised can still bring tears. Now, to find that those displays are as phony as those who make a big to-do about thanking anyone in the military for their service while they complain about $$$ for the VA....

[The Sage of Main Street]

I always thought the salutes to our military at sporting events was a reflection of the organization's patriotic spirit. I was wrong. It was $$$$. I think this is one area that the DOD can save some money.

'The United States Department of Defense paid the National Football League more than $5 million in taxpayer money between 2011 to 2014 to honor U.S. soldiers and veterans at games, an investigation revealed this week.

Nearly $5.4 million was given to 14 NFL teams across the country, the bulk of which ($5.3 million) was supplied by the National Guard and the rest paid by the Army and Air Force, according to government records obtained by NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla .html).

But instead of purely heartfelt salutes to soldiers from hometown football teams, the halftime segments were reportedly part of paid promotions under federal advertising contracts for the military.'

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops/ During the Vietnam War, pro athletes were practically all sissyboy draftdodgers, the most prominent being VP candidate Jack Kemp.

[Cigar]

The NFL should give back every Penny to Disabled Troops

[GrassrootsConservative]

My taxpayer dollars hard at work. Thanks government. Thanks Obama.

[Peter1469]

I just rode past that place a couple of weekends ago.


Soldiers Field

http://www.about-bicycles.com/chicago-lakefront-path640/LakefrontStitchSoldier480h.jpg

http://tomreganphotography.com/img/s2/v53/p174770728-3.jpg

I liked it better the old way ...
http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/vintage-soldier-field--chicago-bears-stadium-bob-horsch-gallery.jpg