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NEWS | Jan. 3, 2013

Tops in Blue

11th Force Support Squadron

Get ready for a fantastic night of free entertainment. Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force will perform at Joint Base Andrews Jan. 4th and 5th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Base Theater. Be a part of the dynamic rhythm of Tops in Blue as they invite the audience to "Listen"' to the music of life through the sounds we hear every day.

Bigger and better than ever, the 2012 Tops in Blue team is entertaining audiences worldwide, with music and fun for the entire family. Dazzling lights! Beautiful costumes! Precision choreography! These are the things that Tops in Blue is known for all over the world, and this year's show is no exception. "Listen" to the dynamic rhythms of The Doobie Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, and Maroon 5. This year's tour also showcases the great country music of Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, and The Zac Brown Band. Of course, no Tops in Blue show would be complete without the great patriotic music that honors our nation and its heroes. Once again, Tops in Blue shows us what has made their show a "must-see" event every year for over half a century.

Tops in Blue 2012 keeps 59 years of touring tradition alive by visiting bases throughout the United States and more than 20 foreign countries, which includes entertaining troops stationed in Iraq, Qatar, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Their aggressive tour schedule is made up of close to 130 performances over a 10 month period.

The Tops in Blue 2012 Tour is proud to be sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company, which has sponsored the Tops in Blue program for nine consecutive years.

This year's Tops in Blue team is indeed a reflection of the "Best of the Best." Representing a wide variety of career specialties, they are an elite group of the most talented non-professional entertainers from throughout the Air Force. These enthusiastic active-duty airmen display the pride, patriotism and dedication felt by all Air Force personnel around the world. The show is guaranteed to energize hearts and souls and remind each of us that we stand proudly for America, its people and its music. Don't miss this powerful and unforgettable show.

For more information, contact the 11the Force Support Squadron Marketing Office at 301.981.5215/5211 or visit www.topsinblue.com.
No federal endorsement of sponsors is intended.
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