Christopher Titus and Jennie McNulty visit Taqaddum

Photo By Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson | On Nov. 20 Jennie McNulty, a 44-year old comedian from Los Angeles, tells a story to a crowd of service members about her football career during a comedy show held inside a make-shift gym at Camp Taqaddum Nov 20. The event was part of a tour of shows in Western Iraq where the two comics told a few jokes, met, and signed autographs with more than one hundred service members. "These are the most rewarding shows I have ever done," said McNulty, 44. "If we could lift your spirits, then we have done our job." 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) is deployed with I MEF (FWD) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq (MNF-W) to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi Reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Ryan L. Tomlinson)  

AL TAQADDUM, IRAQ

11.20.2006

Courtesy Story

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

by Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Tomlinson
I Marine Logistic Group PAO

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq – Christopher Titus, a comic from Newark, Calif., and Jennie McNulty, a stand-up comedian from Los Angeles combined skills to bring an uplifting comedy show to troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom inside a make-shift gym here Nov. 20.

The event was part of a tour in Western Iraq. During the show, the two comics told a few jokes, met, and signed autographs for more than one hundred service members.

"These are the most rewarding shows I have ever done," said McNulty, 44. "If we could lift your spirits, then we have done our job."

The show began with McNulty's performance. She covered subjects like military slogans and her life as a professional football player in the Independent Women's Football League team The California Quake.

"It is a great feeling knowing that we are being supported," said Sgt. Ernie G. Enriquez, maintenance management supervisor of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). "I thought the whole show was awesome and very up-lifting."

McNulty ended her act by thanking the troops for protecting the country.

Titus, known for his hit television show, Titus, on Fox Television Network had people laughing from the start. He shared his trademark stories about his family leaving the members of the audience laughing with every joke.

"It was a great day to sit down for a couple of hours and enjoy a laugh with my fellow Marines," said Lance Cpl. Caleb L. Jones, a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). "Everybody needed a good laugh to boost morale."

As the act concluded, the audience roared as the veteran comedian shared his gratitude by shouting, "keep fighting the good fight."

"I just want to make (the troops) laugh to give them a thank you from me," said Titus. "I have two little kids and you guys are here making sure that they have a decent life."

• Date Taken: 11.20.2006
• Date Posted: 11.27.2006 11:45
• Story ID: 8378
• Location: AL TAQADDUM, IQ