Airman 1st Class Steve Pearson performs a roller skate routine to the song "I Get So Lonley" for his specialty talent performance during the 2011 Worldwide Talent Search at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More specialty talent applicants are needed for the 2012 talent competition. The application deadline is Nov. 15. (Courtesy photo/Chris Burch) Tops in Blue seeks specialty talent for Worldwide Talent Contest 11/1/2011 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- Tops in Blue officials are currently seeking additional applicants with specialty talent for the 2012 Air Force Worldwide Talent Search. "Tops in Blue is not just for singers," said Jeri White, the Tops in Blue production director. "We're also looking for comedians, magicians, jugglers and more. If you're a total force Airman with a specialty talent, you're encouraged to apply." After an in-depth review of applications, the top 80-100 Airmen will be invited to participate in the talent competition Jan. 9-16, 2012, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, officials said. Selected participants compete in six categories including male and female vocalist, instrumentalist, dance, musical variety and non-musical variety. The first place winner in each category receives the "Roger" trophy and the second place winner receives the "Wilco" trophy. Interested applicants may apply online at www.topsinblue.com or mail an application and video to the Air Force Entertainment office by Nov. 15. Applicants may also speak with Staff Sgt. Tommie Crutcher or Staff Sgt. Quentin Thomas, who are both Tops in Blue vocalists, during any Tops in Blue performance location for assistance with videotaping an audition. Besides performers, Tops in Blue is looking for audio, lighting, staging and videography technicians, officials said. Big rig truck and bus drivers are also encouraged to submit their non-performer application for consideration to attend the Worldwide Talent Search and a place on the upcoming 2012 Tops in Blue tour. For more information and a schedule of upcoming performances, visit www.topsinblue.com. Follow the group on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aftopsinblue, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/topsinblue or visit the blog at http://tib.dodlive.mil. (Courtesy of the Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs)