Posted on 11/03/2005 3:12:58 PM PST by SandRat
MILLINGTON, Tennessee, Nov. 3, 2005 - The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will entertain service members and their families at several military bases in Southwest Asia and Europe in December, as the legendary performers once again reach out to those who are serving America far from home during the holiday season. It's the team's third tour in a year to U.S. military bases overseas.
Presented by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE), the Harlem Globetrotters tour will reach each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Harlem Globetrotters will perform for military personnel in Rota, Spain (Dec. 1); Sigonella, Italy (Dec. 2); Kuwait (Dec. 3); Bahrain (Dec. 4); Djibouti (Dec. 7); Naples, Italy (Dec. 8); La Maddalena, Italy (Dec. 9); Vincenza, Italy (Dec. 10); Mannheim, Germany (Dec.11); Lajes, Portugal (Dec.12); and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Dec. 14). The team will also perform on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at sea. Service members should contact their local base for information on show dates, times and locations.
"The Globetrotters are about first-class entertainment and community support," said Globetrotters Chairman and CEO Mannie Jackson. "There's nothing more important than supporting our military community, giving them a well-needed break, some good laughs and good memories. We are honored to be invited back to bring one of America's favorite pastimes to those troops stationed overseas."
The Harlem Globetrotters tour is also being sponsored in part by Navy AutoSource/Exchange Car Sales, through Navy MWR’s commercial sponsorship program. Commercial sponsorship is an authorized way for Navy MWR activities to offset the cost of programs and services. Sponsorship is received in the form of in-kind services and financial support in exchange for public recognition, advertising consideration, and/or product promotion at MWR events.
"We're so thrilled to support the Globetrotters Tour, that many of our Exchange New Car Sales locations on the tour schedule will be hosting additional activities in connection with the performance. Details will be available on bases and at www.encs.com," said Rogers Campbell, vice president of marketing for Overseas Military Sales Group.
"We received so much positive feedback on the Harlem Globetrotters tours from our Sailors and their families that we wanted to bring them back again," added Karen Fritz, special events and entertainment coordinator for Navy MWR. "Partnering with Armed Forces Entertainment made it possible to bring this exciting event to other military installations, as well. It's really a true team effort to bring the very best to our men and women serving in uniform."
Harlem Globtrotters Support the Troops
I would've thought Meadowlark and Curly have retired by now.
Glad they are supporting the troops and all......
But their act can only be seen so many times. Last time I saw them on TV it was a live rerun.
BTTT
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