...for as long as it takes
Secretary of Defense and Mrs. William S. Cohen will host a special tribute
to the men and women of the U. S. Armed Forces at an evening performance on
President's Day, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. (EST), at Constitution Hall, Washington,
D. C.
The event entitled "The Pentagon Pops" will feature a highly talented group
of military musicians and vocalists from the elite Service bands. They will
present an inspiring patriotic program entitled "A Musical Salute to
Guardians of Freedom." The Guardians of Freedom will include patriots who
served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf
War.
"This event will be an opportunity to honor those true American heroes and
public servants who have distinguished themselves through their valor and
unflinching loyalty to our nation in times of armed conflict," Cohen said.
The evening also is scheduled to include appearances from celebrity
entertainers as they join the military performers during the tribute.
Along with Secretary and Mrs. Cohen, NBC's Tom Brokaw will formally welcome guests
and make introductory remarks during the planned hour and a half gala.
Among the entertainers scheduled to perform are country and western vocalist
David Ball, pop singer Peabo Bryson and musical arranger Jon Carroll.
Appearing with them will be the United States Army Chorale, the Navy's
"Country Current," and the Air Force "Airmen of Note." The United States
Marine Corps Band will perform the event's musical prelude and postlude.
A limited number of tickets are still available to the public on a
first-come, first-served basis at the Will-Call Desk at Constitution Hall on
the evening of the performance. As is the case for all military concerts,
the tickets are offered at no cost.
This special salute show can be heard live over the Internet using the
following address: http://www.defenselink.mil. It also will be taped for
distribution to U. S. troops around the world. The point of contact for
press coverage for this event is Glenn Flood, (703) 695-6294.
to America's Armed Forces and Heroes of the Past
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