First off, I want to say I have the utmost respect for our military and troops. They have risked their lives to protect our freedom for centuries, and I believe our uniformed men and women deserve our respect. However, I believe this respect should be genuine and not come with a monetary kickback for 5 men in suits.
It had been reported that the NFL, among other professional organizations, had received a large monetary contribution from the Defense Department so that they could honor troops during various NFL games, receive field/sideline passes, etc, by using taxpayer money without the public's knowledge.