Kid Rock brings morale to troops in Kuwait

Courtesy Photo | Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (Dec. 27)---Musician Kid Rock performs for deployed servicemembers at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 27. The rocker's performance was the conclusion of a tour that led him through Kuwait and Iraq during the holiday season to support deployed U.S. troops.  

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

12.27.2006

Story by Staff Sgt. Patrick Moes 

40th Public Affairs Detachment

By Staff Sgt. Patrick Moes
40th Public Affairs Detachment

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait— Guitars, hats, footballs and pictures were just a few of the items Third Army/ U.S. Army Central servicemembers had in their hands as they waited for the opportunity to meet Kid Rock on camp Dec 27.

More than 200 servicemembers were patiently waiting in line before Kid Rock was introduced by Third Army Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Dennis Hardy.

"It's a great show of support," said 1st Lt. Mark St. Romain, a Task Force Gator member and Baton Rouge, La., native.

St. Romain had a guitar he received in the mail on Tuesday signed by the rock star.

"I got it as a gift for Christmas," said St. Romain. "I don't play the guitar, but I will learn now."

Sgt. 1st Class Jeff McKenzie also had a new guitar signed by Kid Rock.

"I just bought it yesterday," said McKenzie. "I wanted to learn how to play the guitar and have [Kid Rock] be the first to sign it."

The signatures on guitars and pictures were overshadowed by the smiles of elated servicemembers as they had the opportunity to meet the rock icon.

Kid Rock is on the last leg of his Holiday Hand Shake Tour which brought him through Iraq and Kuwait.

• Date Taken: 12.27.2006
• Date Posted: 12.27.2006 14:48
• Story ID: 8694
• Location: CAMP ARIFJAN, KW