Photo By Cpl. Sean Dennison | Rudy Rush entertains station Marines at the Sonoran Pueblo, Jan. 27, as part of the...... read more read more
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YUMA, Ariz. - Four performers with the Leatherneck Comedy and Entertainment Tour regaled station personnel at the Sonoran Pueblo on station, Jan. 27.
Rudy Rush, Bill Posley, Kimberly Cole and Alex Scott, in an event hosted through Marine Corps Community Services, kept Marines, sailors and civilians in high spirits with a combination of comedy, music and dance.
The performers are veterans of the entertainment circuit, with backgrounds including the Laff Mobb comedy troupe and the Def Jam Comedy Tour, as well as HBO and Showtime specials.
The tour, which includes installations in Japan and throughout the United States, is designed to boost morale while providing entertainment for service members.
"Troops are regular people," said Scott, who served with the Air Force for seven years. "When we take the uniform off, we're regular people."
Each performer draws upon different sources, be it the military lifestyle or subjective experiences with everyday life.
"Just live your life and have fun," said Scott. "You have to be serious at your job. You've got to let some steam off."
"It's giving them a sense of a good time," added Rush. "(Most service members) are a lot younger than people know, and they live a serious life."
However, it was all laughs as the performers got on stage. Posley, who served in the Army National Guard, gave a humorous interpretation of Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the station sergeant major, not requiring a microphone to make himself heard, while Rush expressed his desire for his nephew to join the service to increase his fitness.
Cole ended the event with a dance that required audience participation, with two Marines joining the stage and showing off their dance moves. The audience left with smiles, and the weekend seemed to kick off with good vibes.
"Awesome," said Cpl. Michael West, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 operations clerk. "That's all I've got to say."
"I did not think I'd laugh as hard as I did," added Cpl. Kelly McManus, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 embarkation specialist.
Marines carry great responsibilities. In that regard, the comedians do have advice for those tougher days. "You're a joke away from a better day," Rush said.
| Date Taken: | 02.03.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2012 17:18 |
| Story ID: | 83314 |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
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