Photo By Sgt. TJ Moller | Comic Olivia Arrington, one of three comedians on the 2011 Lone Wolf Entertainment...... read more read more
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BAGHDAD - Service members throughout Victory Base Complex shared laughs as they were entertained by three comedians at the Sather Theater and Scorpion Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility, Feb. 15.
The 12-day, 10-show comedy tour coordinated by Lone Wolf Entertainment featured Olivia Arrington, Lars Callieou and Thea Vidale, who brought with them 50 years of comedic experience to share with troops in Iraq and Kuwait.
The returning comedians shared a common goal of serving the troops and boosting their morale as they toured the country.
Arrington, a comedian who has performed for troops in 23 different countries said, “I am happy to serve the soldiers.”
The appreciation that comes from the troops is something you don’t see back home, she said. “I am going to keep on giving.”
“I want the troops to see that they matter to me,” said Vidale. “I plan on doing as many tours as I can.”
“Not many comedians get to do this,” said Callieou. “It is an honor to be able to come over here and do a show.”
“These shows help soldiers relax after working long hours, and breaks up the monotony of life here,” said Staff Sgt. Tisschya Anderson, an operating room technician with Company B, Task Force 86th Combat Support Hospital.
“Comedy is great for soldiers and it boosts morale,” said Spc. Sasha Papp, a medic with Co. B, TF 86th CSH.
“Shows like this are important because it takes us away from work and it gives us a chance to look forward to something we can relax to,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Strache, a structural craftsman with 447th Civil Engineer Squadron.
In the end, the comedians met their goal as the troops enjoyed the show and shared laughs that brightened their day.
| Date Taken: | 02.15.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2011 02:52 |
| Story ID: | 65736 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 128 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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