[bwc2221]

Why do I care if military contractors sponsor bowl games? Because they roll it into the cost-plus pricing and we end up paying the bill.

Defense contractors are not exactly advertising to the general public like restaurants or auto repair firms.

[okie01]

Defense contractors are not exactly advertising to the general public like restaurants or auto repair firms.

If I'm not mistaken, Lockheed and Bell are sponsoring bowl games featuring military academy teams. From an advertising standpoint, they are advertising to their markets -- and accruing the not inconsequential PR benefit of supporting the academy teams.

Totally within the realm of good business practice.

[PAR35]

Defense contractors are not exactly advertising to the general public like restaurants or auto repair firms.

Ridden the DC subway lately?