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" I assume from your response to my post that you are not going to offer any proof of your assertion that Brooks business was built by virtue of "connections" or coming from the "right family".

Having a 4-star General on the company's board helps.

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"Having a 4-star General on the company's board helps."

Brooks founded the company with his own money and talent. After he sold his stock, new management took over. The 4 star was hired last May. The point made to the other poster was regarding her omplied envy of Brooks' success and that he must have done it through connections or family pedigree. Of course you're going to hire former military officers for your company if you're in the defense business. Why would that be unusual or nefarious?