What shows have you seen on Operations?

[Des]

So as a start of discussion, and maybe reminiscing a little, what shows, musical, comedy, morale or otherwise, have you seen while deployed on Operations?

While in Afghanistan, I got to see a couple done by our Canadian version of the USO.

Can't remember the name of the show but it featured the likes of:

there was Kenny Shaw, East Coast blues rocker Matt Minglewood, Country singer Diane Chase, a couple of Celtic bands, and one rock band from Toronto.

On another occasion, we saw Julian Austin perform. This isn't the same one, but it's from one of the many times he's performed in Afghanistan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jCgXPbeX7I


But my favourite show, would have to be when when the Stanley Cup was brought to Kandahar.

Our Chief of Defence Staff brought with him not only the cup, but also veteran NHLers such as Ron Tugnutt, Dave "Tiger" Williams, and Bob Probert.

Along with them came Terry Kelly, an amazing individual, a Newfoundlander who happens to have been the third blind person in the world to have run the mile in under 5 minutes.

He sang the Canadian and American National Anthems at the ball hockey games between the soldiers and NHLers.

Mr Kelly then also performed a show, where he sang his song "Pittance of Time"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyrCm5e32qc


Anyone else have memories of USO shows, concerts, etc they've been to in their travels from home?

[mtnsldr]

Nothing. Both times.

[soccermark23]

I missed seeing the Hooter's Calender Girls by about a week, does that count?

Also, Vince Vaughn came to the base I was deployed to but I was lucky enough to stay back and man the shop while everyone else went to the show.

[PhilK]

During SFOR 10 (Bosnia 2001-2002) I saw some Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Arnold came over, and so did Jessica Simpson (before she really made it big).

During MFO 49 (Egypt 2006), the Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders came over. We also have a USO band.

[SGM]

Originally Posted by PhilK

During SFOR 10 (Bosnia 2001-2002) I saw some Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Arnold came over, and so did Jessica Simpson (before she really made it big).

During MFO 49 (Egypt 2006), the Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders came over. We also have a USO band.

I was at KFOR MAIN, Pritina from March - Sep 2001, where were you??

[PhilK]

Originally Posted by SGM

I was at KFOR MAIN, Pritina from March - Sep 2001, where were you??

I was at Comanche and then moved the office over to Eagle Base. (I had to commute to work every morning...it was hilarious.)

I landed at Tuzla Air Base on Sept. 11, 2001 and left in April 2002.