Troy Aikman issued a statement showing his support for the military after he was caught making a negative comment about NFL military flyovers.
In a video released this week online, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and his announcing partner Joe Buck were caught on a hot mic mocking the NFL’s military pregame flyover as a waste of money by the government.
He came under fire for the comment and Aikman took to Twitter to show his support for the military.
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He tweeted ,“I love a flyover but It was odd to see one over a mostly empty stadium but I am an unwavering patriot that loves this country, has always respected our flag, supported the men and women in the armed forces as well as those in uniform who serve & protect…”
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