USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders USO Tour ~ December 17 2002

USO ^ | 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

WASHINGTON – The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will soon depart on their 50th USO tour to entertain troops stationed in Korea and Japan. In addition to performing their Broadway revue-style show, the Cheerleaders will tour duty stations at military installations, visit and dine with troops, and celebrate the holidays with those serving our country far from their homes and loved ones. The holiday tour, from Dec. 23 through Jan. 4, is sponsored by the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment.

Often referred to as “America’s Sweethearts,” the Cheerleaders first performed on a USO tour at the invitation of the Department of Defense in December 1979. Since then, the squad has performed on more USO tours than any other entertainment group at hundreds of locations -- from Albania to Afghanistan and from Fort Polk to the Philippines.

USO president and CEO Edward A. Powell will present a special award to the Cheerleaders at a pre-game ceremony in Dallas Dec. 21. “For many years, the Cheerleaders have volunteered their time and talents during the holiday season and perform on USO tours at least twice a year. They deserve special recognition for their dedication and for helping to boost the morale of our military personnel around the world. The USO is grateful for their years of commitment and for their association with us.”

In 1991, the Cheerleaders were presented with the USO’s 50th anniversary award, and in 1997 the USO recognized their decades of service with its most prestigious honor, the “Spirit of Hope” Award. Created in honor of Bob Hope, the award is presented to entertainers and other distinguished Americans who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our armed forces and their families.

The tour is being made possible through the support of Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, BAE SYSTEMS, Clear Channel Worldwide, Coca-Cola, ESPN, PricewaterhouseCoopers, S&K Sales Company, USAA Foundation, VFW, Wal-Mart and The Walt Disney Company.

[Soaring Feather]

JUNEAU, Alaska - The Coast Guard cutter Midgett, a Seattle-based high endurance cutter, transits in to port here Dec. 6 as the sun rises behind it.

(Official U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Russ C. Tippets)

......before beginning its Alaska patrol.

So very beautiful!

Thank you U.S. Coast Guard!!

[LaDivaLoca]

Uncle Sam says, "Fill it with water."

ROTFL!!! Good one!

[Soaring Feather]

Hey Diva!!!

Funky indeed!!! Oh my goodness whooo hooooo!!!

[LaDivaLoca]

To the men in the military and the Canteen, THANK YOU, for the beautiful bouquet.

The jokes, graphics, pictures and stories about our military on the move are FANTASTIC! I'm enjoying this as much as everyone else - as always.

[LaDivaLoca]

My prayers to the soldiers who were hurt.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We have been known to request a rebooking.

[LaDivaLoca]

or GRIN and BARE IT!

ROTFLMAO!

[LaDivaLoca]

Due to today's subject matter, its probably very appropriate that the Canteen Babes make their encore appearance!

I was hoping someone would come up with a picture of the Canteen babes too! Cute, MistyCA!

[redhead]

"OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! The "Speed Crew" is gonna love this! Radu, we are in big trouble!"

UH-OH!! Yikes! I think I'll sit this one out, kids. I'll just stick with the horses and the bumper cars, if you don't mind...

[LaDivaLoca]

I really like that poem (One), bentfeather. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[LaDivaLoca]

What a patriot! That's what I love about freepers.... always willing to go the extra mile.

LOL!!! It's din-din time for moi. I'll catch you all a little later.

[EverOnward]

Just wanted to post a thank you to our beautiful, beautiful, troops -- the best of the best.

Thank you.

Our family sends you our love and gratitude. We are praying for you.

[Soaring Feather]

We have been known to request a rebooking.

You are kidding of course!! With whom, this guy?

I'll be looking for you!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It works, it works. Good job, Diva. And good job with the snacks.

[MistyCA]

They were a special breed of their own! :) Feel free to save them and use them (except for the first one....that's my Misty! LOL).

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL!! Redhead, may I add you to the...the...the...hmmmmm...the "Non-Speed Crew". That would be radu and me, most of the time.

[Soaring Feather]

Beautiful card Diva!

The Troops will enjoy seeing it!!

Thank you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, EverOnward, for stopping in to help honor our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meekie, for the story and the link to our soldiers who got hurt. Prayers for them, and for all our military's safety.

[Soaring Feather]

LOL!! Redhead, may I add you to the...the...the...hmmmmm...the "Non-Speed Crew". That would be radu and me, most of the time.

What's a matter gurlzs?? No sense of adventure??
What's out there?
Man I'm not missisng the opportunity to go and know!LOL