Fact In the past, Big Tobacco sponsored research in an attempt to show the “positive aspects of smoking.” Smoking, Advertising
Fact In the 90s, Big Tobacco sent free cigarettes to troops deployed overseas during Desert Storm. Smoking, Advertising
Fact During Desert Storm, Big Tobacco sent Marlboro-branded merch to troops deployed in Saudi Arabia. Smoking, Advertising
Fact During Desert Storm, Big Tobacco sent voice-recorded holiday cards to deployed soldiers. Their rationale? “Awareness and visibility of Marlboro among young adult smokers.” Happy holidays? Smoking, Advertising
Fact The DoD spends more than $1.6 billion each year on tobacco-related medical care, increased hospitalization, and lost days of work. Smoking, Health Risks
Fact Despite declining smoking rates in civilians, smoking prevalence in the military continues to rise. Smoking, Marketing