While it is understandable for many to question professional sports teams after the release of the 2015 Department of Defense report on military spending for publicity displays during sporting events, Minnesota Twins president Dave St. Peter assured fans on Twitter on Tuesday that the Twins receive no funds for these displays.
These displays have become a point of controversy recently since that report as teams have received money for Air Force flyovers, family reunions, on field flag displays, and even for mentioning the branches of the service as part of the home announcer’s run down during the game.