Was the Superbowl fly over a waste of funds?

Another thing that the Facebook bashers may not have considered is the fact that all of those air crews have training requirements that they have to meet in terms of flight hours, night flying, etc.  If the Army can meet training requirements AND get world wide exposure, why not?

It is said that they spent $100,000 to do the flyover. Seems to be one of the cheapest Superbowl commercials if you ask me. If it was $100,000 then I say it was money well spent. The reaction from the attendees was amazing. Just look at all of the cell videos of people in the upper decks. If that flyover made kids, young adults or adults think of the Army then I say mission accomplished.<div><br></div><div>On top of that it is great training for our aviators and one hell of a way to reward them for a job well done. I am in the Aviation Brigade that flew over and there were TONS of pilots and crews hoping to get to participate. I grow tired of the typical Soldiers on the field unfurling the flag or standing on the sideline in uniform - this was one hell of a way to kick it up a notch.</div><div><br></div><div>Plus most people don't understand that the cost to fly up there and partake rested mostly on the units performing the event. Uncle Sam or the Pentagon didn't write a blank check to us. Majority of the money came from our Brigade.</div>