Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Mark Wojciechowski | 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Divisions Soldiers listen to their fellow...... read more read more
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by Staff Sgt. Mark Wojciechowski
133rd MPAD
BOQUBAH, Iraq (July 28, 2006) – On the frontlines in Iraq units are composed of many different Soldiers from many different backgrounds. Many hold talents outside of their Soldiering skills that are never seen until they are given the opportunity to show-off.
Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Warhorse took part in an "Entertainment Extravaganza" which showcased dancing, singing and makeshift bands that could rival some of the top artists on today's charts.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation brings various big name stars to the frontlines to entertain the troops, but this show was organized for the Soldiers by the Soldiers- giving it a more original and sometimes surprising outcome.
Spc. Dominique Simmons of the 4th Infantry Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, performed the popular gospel song "You Don't Have to Worry" that had the crowd swaying to the rhythm. Simmons' background in singing stems from church, school, and choir. "It's fun to perform for the troops, it gives us some motivation," said Simmons.
Simmons also performed a dance routine with Spc. Tasha Jackson of the 4th Infantry Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Jackson grew up dancing and has been a part of the National and United Dance Association's she has danced through high school and has had lessons in tap, ballet and jazz. " I think they should keep doing these shows because it keeps the Soldiers morale up and gives them something to look forward to," said Jackson.
Spc. Alan Shaver with the 4th Infantry Divisions A Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion started break dancing about ten years ago. "Back in the states I used go to competitions. I get a lot of stage-fright at first but then I forget about it and its cool...the crowd seems to like it," said Shaver.
Sgt. Jason Marshall who is an infantry team leader with the 4th Infantry Division's, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team's, 1- 68 Combined Arms Battalion performed a set of solo acoustical guitar ballads. During his duty Marshall leads his team to clear houses, roadside bombs and round up the "bad guys," said the Colorado Springs native.
The crowd roared with enthusiasm as the last performers wrapped up the two hour show and sent the Soldiers back to their jobs on the forward operating base and elsewhere in the combat zone.
| Date Taken: | 08.07.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2006 11:52 |
| Story ID: | 7414 |
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