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.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Bo Flannigan.
The massive bulk of these ships, my gosh, I am running out of words!!!
Once again the photography is astounding!
Sadly this is all too true!
I hate that PC stuff with a passion!!
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Ramon Preciado.
Great photo!
WOW I have not known about these Mine Neutralizers!
Thank you, ms feather, for this blessing each morning. Sets such a good tone for the day.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Coast Guard rescue crews are into their third day of searching for the pilot of a floatplane overdue from a hunting trip to Admiralty Island.
Lawrence Howell, of Petersburg, departed Petersburg en route Admiralty Island for a day of hunting on Friday. A friend of Howell’s reported him overdue Friday evening when he failed to return.
The plane is a cream-and-blue, Cessna 180 floatplane and reportedly is equipped with an emergency locating transmitter (ELT) and flares. The Coast Guard did not receive notice of an activated ELT in the area.
Crews from a Coast Guard helicopter based in Sitka and the Juneau-based cutter Liberty are currently searching. Also assisting with the search are Civil Air Patrol and Good Samaritan planes.
The searchers scoured Admiralty Island as well as the adjacent bays, islands, inlets and inland lakes. Search planners in Juneau developed nine different searches for today. The searchers will focus their efforts on Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage.
So far, the search crews have seen no signs of the pilot or plane or any other signs of distress. Search crews are making periodic radio calls and continually monitor emergency radio frequencies with no response.
A fishing vessel skipper reported seeing a plane possibly matching Howell’s approaching Gambier Bay at about noon Friday (Dec. 13). The Coast Guard asks that anyone who has seen the floatplane in the vicinity of Admiralty Island, Frederick Sound or Stephens Passage call 1-800-478-5555 or the nearest Coast Guard unit.
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. The Midgett is making a short visit to Alaska's capital city before beginning its Alaska patrol. (Official U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Russ C. Tippets)
yikes!!! we finally get a plane!! I can't fly tonight! ;-((
Click on the picture for some funky music.
This time this will work. Promise! LOL!!!
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