Posted on 12/17/2002 5:24:19 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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.
Sometimes it's not the wealth you have but what's inside you that others need.
to the USO Canteen FReeper Style, NCC-1701, where we honor, daily, our troops, our veterans, their families, and our allies."When only THE BEST will do, send THE BEST."
The BEST! You are so right. Thanks for dropping in and helping to honor the troops. Please come any time.
D. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
Your trouble would only be beginning. What in the world would you want with a stable of anorexic women?
Wait,,, don't answer that question.
Strike up the band!
12/17/02 - OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (AFPN) -- Country and soul recording artist Lari White, gospel and soul recording artist BeBe Winans, and Tech. Sgt. Darden Safely, a featured vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note, sing "America the Beautiful" Dec. 16 for members of the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing at a deployed location. During their recent tour, the Air Force Band and its guest vocalists brought their music to deployed troops supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mitch Gettle)
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (AFPN) -- Capt. Dave Ward of the 320th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron sings his rendition of "It All Comes Down to Love" Dec. 16 with Lari White, Grammy Award-winning country and soul recording artist. White and Grammy Award-winning gospel and soul recording artist BeBe Winans toured with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note to spread holiday cheer to deployed troops supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mitch Gettle)
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (AFPN) -- Staff Sgt. Pamela Willis of the 320th Expeditionary Services Squadron sings a song Dec. 16 with BeBe Winans, Grammy Award-winning gospel and soul recording artist. Winans and Grammy Award-winning country and soul recording artist Lari White toured with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note to spread holiday cheer to deployed troops supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mitch Gettle)
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (AFPN) -- The saxophone section of the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note plays a Glenn Miller tune Dec. 16 for members of the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing at a deployed location. The band, along with Grammy Award-winning recording artists Lari White and BeBe Winans, visited various locations to spread holiday cheer to deployed troops supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mitch Gettle)
This is so true, ms feather. Thank you for the poem about "A Wise Woman".
Ted's other home is at the current Ted Maher thread.
PLA Gen. Xiong Guangkai seems to be in denial. He claims China is not proliferating to North Korea and Pakistan.
He doesn't want to be confused with facts--his word is enough.
Although the interceptors are out in 2004 for operational status in Alaska, the airborne lasers are closer than we know.
This isn't 1998; the adults are in charge. If North Korea hits another fly over Japan, we'll take it out.
Lips and teeth are plotting the nuclear equivalent of a grenade in a passing jeep.
A smoking Taepo Dong would shift Wal-Mart to non-Chinese suppliers, when nothing else has.
More angels to field the flying ordnance and protect the Finest Fighting Force on Earth.
to the USO Canteen FReeper Style, dfwgator, where we honor our troops and veterans each day.
Awesome piece of machinery, Tom.
I would love to see this in action. Great pictures, Tom.
Only in a can!
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