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Vikings among NFL teams paid by military for promotions, report says

The patriotism on display at Vikings games in recent years may have had a dollar sign behind it, according to a new report.

The team is one of 14 in the NFL that have been paid by the U.S. Department of Defense for pro-military promotions, NJ.com reported last week.

The Vikings reaped $605,000 from 2011 through 2013, from the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, according to the report.

The Packers were also on the list, receiving $600,000.

In total, the Department of Defense has given teams $5.4 million. It says the practice boosts recruiting.