Tops in Blue coming to Abilene

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Get ready for a fantastic night of free entertainment. TOPS IN BLUE, the premiere entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force will perform at the Abilene Civic Center on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. 

One of Dyess' own C-130 loadmasters from the 39th Airlift Squadron, Senior Airman April Vollm, is making her second Dyess appearance as a vocalist with the entertainment team. 

Tickets are not necessary for the event. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The highly acclaimed 2008 edition of TOPS IN BLUE is entitled "Deja Blue." TOPS IN BLUE celebrates 55 years as the Air Force's "Expeditionary Entertainers" by presenting a fun-filled, action-packed performance showcasing musical hits with their own special spin. Bigger and better than ever, the 2008 TOPS IN BLUE team is entertaining worldwide audiences with music and fun for the entire family. 

This year, TOPS IN BLUE continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing us what has made TOPS IN BLUE a "must-see" event every year for over half a century. You'll hear hot Latin sounds, All-American country music, and hits from the top of the charts. You'll experience the great music from your favorite movies and Broadway shows.

Combine all that with the dazzling lights, costumes and precision choreography for which TOPS IN BLUE is known worldwide, and you can look forward to a show that's sure to please everyone. 

TOPS IN BLUE '08 keeps 55 years of touring tradition by visiting all bases throughout the United States and more than 25 foreign countries. Their aggressive tour schedule spans more than 120 locations and also includes entertaining forward-deployed troops in various locations in Iraq, Qatar, Afghanistan and Kuwait. 

This year's TOPS IN BLUE team is indeed a reflection of the "Best of the Best." Representing a wide variety of career specialties, they are an elite group of the most talented non-professional entertainers from throughout the Air Force. These enthusiastic active-duty airmen display the pride, patriotism and dedication felt by all Air Force personnel around the world. The show is guaranteed to energize hearts and souls and remind each of us that we stand proudly for America, its people and its music. Don't miss this powerful and unforgettable show. 

For more information, contact Dyess' Services Marketing at 696-2936 or 696-4305 or visit www.topsinblue.com.