Monday, July 26, 2010
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Stallard, right, a 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, shows actress America Ferrera around a B-1 Lancer aircraft as part of a USO-sponsored celebrity handshake tour June 10, 2010, at an undisclosed Southwest Asia location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche/Released)
"Ugly Betty" star and USO tour veteran America Ferrera recently visited Lopez Tonight and discussed her recent engagement, her upcoming movie The Dry Land, and - this is our favorite part - her trip to Iraq. Enjoy the clip below PLUS catch America tomorrow morning on The View!
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Actors (L-R) America Ferrera, Ryan O'Nan and Jason Ritter pose with troops in the Persian Gulf as part of their first-ever USO tour. Also joining the actors is writer/director Ryan Piers Williams, who is also participating in his first USO tour. (USO Photo by Tracy Thede)
The mercury may have topped 120 degrees, but fan favorites America Ferrera, Ryan O'Nan and Jason Ritter - along with writer/director Ryan Peters - stayed cool as they wrapped up their first USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to the Persian Gulf, having visited with over 1300 service members along the way! The group's Handshake Tour found them greeting Troops, posing for pictures, and signing autographs as they traveled throughout the Persian Gulf for eight days. Ferrera had this to say about her experience: "We are here because we are so thankful and grateful and to hear a soldier say "thank you" its overwhelming, because really we are the ones who are filled with so much gratitude." Check out a short video below, in which they express their gratitude to the Troops... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6KyDWPvQo0]
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Actors (front, holding banner L-R) Jason Ritter, Ryan O'Nan and America Ferrera (second row center) take time out from their first-ever USO tour to pose with the medical staff on June 10, 2010. Also joining the actors is writer/director Ryan Piers Williams, who is also participating in his first USO tour. (USO Photo by Tracy Thede)
Emmy Award-winning actress America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), and fellow actors Ryan O’Nan and Jason Ritter, along with writer/director Ryan Piers Williams, are currently traveling in the Persian Gulf on their first-ever USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. During the trip, the foursome have visited troops, signed autographs, posed for photos and extended their appreciation to our nation’s finest. Ferrera, O’Nan, Ritter and Williams are all avid supporters of the U.S. armed forces and can be seen this summer in The Dry Land, an independent feature film about a war veteran’s return home from the Persian Gulf.
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Bradley Cooper has become a USO tour staple, having now traveled to Cuba, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and - most recently - a seven-day, three-country tour with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen. This week he appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman to promote his new film, but he also took time out to talk about USO tour experience. Check it out! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_za3gw352M]Read full story
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Toby Keith entertains troops stationed a remote forward operating base in the Persian Gulf.Read full story
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Tony Sirico, Jon Stinchcomb, James Gandolfini, and Rose McGowan touch down at the NATO facility in Northern Kabul, April 2, 2010.
We were thrilled to receive a note earlier this week from Captain Jane Campbell, USN, after having the USO's Spring Chairman's Tour swing through her location.
"Once again -- the USO Tour was a HUGE hit here at the NATO facility at North Kabul Int'l Airport....something like this sure makes a world of difference. And, I think the Sopranos enjoyed meeting some of the Italian troops here. ;-) " Thanks, Captaing Campbell, for your service and for the service of everyone serving at NATO command in Kabul. We're happy to share your pictures!
Hmm...we wonder who create that sign! Rose McGowan shares a smile with Troops in Kabul on April 2 , 2010.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle finds a pigskin far from home to sign for one servicememeber.
James Gandolfini plays tough guy with one servicemember in Kabul on April 2, 2010.
Paulie Gualtieri - oops! we mean Tony Sirico - gives a classic look to the camera before signing autographs and chatting with Troops inside ISAF Joint Command.
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Monday, April 05, 2010
Their tour may have ended, but the great pics keep coming! Check out these amazing images with NFL stars Drew Brees, Billy Miller, and Donnie Edwards. And don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the post for a video from DVIDS!
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gets rushed by service members as he plays an exhibition football game with troops at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti on March 29, 2010. Brees is in the region as part of a nine-day USO tour designed to boost morale and bring troops a touch of home. (USO photo by Michael Clifton)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (Left) and tight end Billy Miller run to complete a U.S. Marine Corps grenade training exercise at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti on March 29, 2010. Joined by fellow NFL'er Donnie Edwards, the trio is in the region as part of a nine-day USO tour designed to boost morale and bring troops a touch of home. (USO photo by Michael Clifton)
New Orleans Saints tight end Billy Miller is seen through the smoke, dust and sand atop an LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) belonging to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti on March 29, 2010. Miller was joined by teammate and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees and NFL player Donnie Edwards, as part of their third USO tour together. (USO photo by Michael Clifton)
An Indianapolis Colts fan gives his team a shout-out as New Orelans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards and New Orleans Saints tight end Billy Miller ride by during a training excerise on March 29, 2010 . This was the third annual USO tour for the trio, who visited troops in Japan in 2008 and spent time with those stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 2009. (USO photo by Michael Clifton)
NFL players Billy Miller, Donnie Edwards and Drew Brees participate in a training exercise with U.S. Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti on March 29, 2010. Part of a week-long USO tour, the group met with thousands of service men and women. (USO photo by Michael Clifton)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards and New Orleans Saints tight end Billy Miller board a V-22 Osprey in route to the USS Nassau on March 29, 2010. Traveling on their third USO tour together, the NFL trio also visited troops in Turkey and Dubaii as part of their nine-day USO tour. (USO photo by Michael Clifton) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asrtnskoiKs]
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