Jessie James to entertain troops overseas

Chart-climbing Jessie James will entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 29 to Dec. 12 as part of this year's Tour for the Troops, formerly known as Operation Season's Greetings. Joining the up and coming pop and country star will be headliner Kid Rock, comedian Carlos Mencia and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. Tour for the Troops will feature performances at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Incirlik AB, Turkey; RAF Lakenheath, England; and a number of deployed locations in Southwest Asia. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force Reserve to bring Kid Rock and friends overseas for holidays

Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band will bring their unique blend of Southern rock, soul, country, heavy metal and hip hop music to American service members and their families this holiday season when they headline Tour for the Troops 2009, formerly known as Operation Season's Greetings. Kid Rock and his band will entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Joining them will be comedian Carlos Mencia, singer/songwriter Jessie James, and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. The Tour for the Troops features performances at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Incirlik AB, Turkey; RAF Lakenheath, England; and a number of deployed locations in Southwest Asia.

Independence Day celebration ends with a boom

The highlight of the annual Indepence Day Celebration at McConnel-Talebrt Stadium in Warner Robins, Ga., is always the spectacular fireworks display. The event drew 20,000 this year and featured entertainment from Motown recording legends "The Miracles" along with country recording artist Gary Morris and the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve (U.S. Air Force photo/Bo Joyner)

The Miracles bring memories to 20,000 at Independence Day celebration

Motown recording legends "The Miracles" had the estimated crowd of 20,000 at McConnel-Talbert Stadium clapping their hands and singing along during the 2009 Independence Day Celebration in Warner Robins, Ga. The Band of the Air Force Reserve along with country recording artist Gary Morris performed at the annual celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Hackman)

Band of U.S. Air Force Reserve performs for 20,000 at July 4 celebration

Senior Master Sgt. Debra Jamison, vocalist with Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, performs durnig the 2009 Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins, Ga. The annual celebration featured Motown legends "The Miracles" along with country recording artist Gary Morris. The event drew an estimated 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bo Joyner)

Miracles, Band of AF Reserve team up for Independence Day celebration

Legendary Motown artists "The Miracles" team up with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the Independence Day Concert celebration July 2 in Warner Robins. The free concert starts at 8 p.m. at McConell-Talbert Stadium on South Davis Drive and features a night of music, fireworks and family entertainment. Festivities begin with the National Anthem and a scheduled F-15 flyover. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Maureen Owen)