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Comics Ron White and Robert Hawkins Spend Thanksgiving With Troops in Germany and Belgium |
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The USO will send Texas-born comedian Ron White and fellow comic Robert Hawkins to Germany and Belgium, where they will provide laughs to troops serving far from home during the holidays. The duo will travel to several bases where they will perform free shows, "meet and greet" service members and eat Thanksgiving dinner with military personnel. The tour is set for Nov. 20-29, and is co-sponsored by the U.S. Army Installation Management Agency-Europe Region's Morale, Welfare and Recreation office.
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Ron White is currently traveling around the country performing shows for his comedy tour, which is ranked in the Top 50 tours for 2005 by Pollstar magazine. He spent several years performing with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry "The Cable Guy" on the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour." Together, the quartet sold out shows in more than 90 cities and earned more than $15 million. Their efforts also led to two major motion pictures. Also known as "Tater Salad," White is a perennial guest star on "Blue Collar TV," which airs on the WB network. A Vietnam veteran, White is no stranger to the demands of military life. Earlier this year, he entertained troops stationed at Fort Polk, La. During his visit, he dined with service members, toured a variety of job posts and posed for pictures.
Robert Hawkins, a former expert combat medic, spent three years in the service. After completing military service in 1988, he decided to try stand- up and quickly became one of the most popular comics in the country. In 2001, he was voted one of the top 25 comics by comedy club owners for the American Comedy Awards. Hawkins also has appeared on numerous television shows including "Comedy Central Presents Robert Hawkins," "Titus," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Late Friday." Last December, he traveled to Kuwait and Iraq to entertain troops during the "Comics on Duty" tour.
For nearly 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services.
The USO is supported by World Partners, AT&T Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Channel, National Football League, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including Walgreens and the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.
CONTACT: Erica Stone of USO, +1-703-908-6471, or estone@uso.org.
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CONTACT: Erica Stone of USO, +1-703-908-6471, or estone@uso.org
Web site: http://www.uso.org/