The charity auction that night could be described as a complete success for all involved.
The attending corporations got to meet a group of military personnel.
The veterans received the praise and prestige they desired, and even some extra appearance fees.
As for the active-duty members, there's no need to mention them; the charity auction raised 480 million US Dollars for the Navy.
This money was officially claimed to be spent on a myriad of projects, including reconstruction of the San Diego Base, additional compensation for injured soldiers, and medical improvements, among others.
This wasn't out of thorough consideration.
But rather, the more channels there are, the harder it is to verify.
As for where this money would ultimately be used... wasn't it up to the Navy to decide?
Congress had already allocated funds for the reconstruction of the San Diego Base, so those who understand knew where the money would likely go.
