“The only reason our idiot-in-chief is attending is because (for some strange reason) the game will be played in DC, not Philadelphia and Moochella has other things to do. I really detest this man.”
There is another reason: the military photo-ops. He is in full campaign mode, and needs to make it look like he cares about the military. He cares about the military only inasmuch as his own self-interest is moved forward.
Whether or not you approved of GW Bush, he had a deep respect and appreciation for the military, and they knew it.
You are right on.