By Sgt. Marcus Butler
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – The New Orleans Saintsations were able to spread some cheer during their visit to Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, June 23.
The Saintsations partook in a meet-n-greet and performed a variety of dance routines and audience participation skits.
Arriving that morning, the Saintsations began their visit by walking around FOB Kalsu talking and joking with the service members before their show began.
"We are so honored to be here today to perform for you," said Dianne, one of the Saintsations. "We came here to support you, our troops, to show you that we love and appreciate everything that you do for us."
"This event was a great morale booster for everyone," said Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Cortes, 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and San Juan, Puerto Rico, native. "From start to finish, the show was awesome, especially when the Saintsations called up people to dance."
After the show, the Saintsations posed for photos and all sat down and signed pictures, calendars and even t-shirts to show the Soldiers how much they care.
"All of the Saintsations that visited FOB Kalsu came on their own accord. There was no one forcing them to come here, they all volunteered," said Capt. Michael Schulte, 725th BSB, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division.
To thunderous applause, the Saintsations exited stage left leaving behind wonderful memories and smiles on the crowd's faces.