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About the Gala
On November 2, 2012, the USO held its annual gala in Washington, DC. This star-studded event celebrated the USO and featured well-known entertainers from USO celebrity entertainment tours and recognized a special volunteer, as well as honorees selected by the Senior Enlisted representatives from each branch of the armed forces for their extraordinary bravery, loyalty and heroism.
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Friday, November 2, 2012 |
Location |
Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 |
Chair |
David McIntyre TriWest Healthcare Alliance |
Host Commitee Co-Chairs |
Rima Al-Sabah, Sylvia M. Panetta, Barbara Levin, Patricia McKeon, Deanie Dempsey, Mary Jo Myers, Margaret Gibson |
Steering Committee Co-Chairs |
Judi Kletz P&G
Rear Adm. T. McCreary, USN (Ret) Military.com
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Honorees |
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN (Ret) and Mrs. Deborah Mullen
USO Service Members of the Year:
Soldier of the Year Staff Sergeant Jacob J. Perkins C Troop 1-89 Cavalry Fort Drum, NY |
Marine of the Year Sergeant Clifford M. Wooldridge Training Company, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex Chesapeake, VA |
Sailor of the Year EOD2 (EWS) Gregory F. Gaylor Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three Naval Base San Diego, CA |
Airman of the Year Staff Sergeant Christopher S. Beversdorf Tactical Air Command and Control Journeyman 25th Air Support Operations Squadron Wheeler Army Airfield, HI |
Coast Guardsman of the Year ME2 Nicholas A. Beane Explosive Detection K9 Team USCG Maritime Security Response Team Chesapeake Virginia Beach, VA |
National Guardsman of the Year Senior Airman Evan J. Stevens 183rd Fighter Wing’s Security Forces Squadron Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Springfield, IL |
USO Volunteer of the Year: Sergeant Richard Schuh, U.S. Army | USO Kandahar
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Mistress of Ceremonies |
Allison Seymour |
Special Guests |
Jordin Sparks Jennifer Behm The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Cartoonists: Chip Bok, Bruce Higdon and Ed Steckley |
Schedule of Events |
6:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Evening Program 10:00 p.m. After Party |
Guests |
An estimated 1,000 guests will gather to pay special tribute to our men and women in uniform. Guests will include Washington dignitaries, Members of Congress, military leadership, members of the USO Board of Governors, USO corporate sponsors and the media. |
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