JULY 16-22, 2014 UCW 9
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U.S. Army Soldier Show Comes to the Crown
by ERINN CRIDER
When people think of the talents and skills of soldiers, singing and
dancing is not usually high on the list.
The annual U.S. Army Soldier Show
proves otherwise, however. In the
Army there are many incredible and
talented people and after an intense
audition, a few are selected to rehearse
and perform in the show. This year, the
show will is called Stand Strong and
will be held at the Crown Coliseum on
July 19 and 20.
The overall purpose of providing
these shows is to "support combat
readiness and effectiveness."
Entertainment at home and abroad is
an important function in the military
to encourage general well being —
and in turn —the ability of soldiers
to most efficiently complete the tasks
at hand. Entertainment for the troops
while they are abroad provides a
relief from stress and a much needed
mental break from the stresses of
the mission. This provides a mental
refreshing and facilitates increased focus and effectiveness. At home, the
free entertainment opportunities offered make everyday life better — and
when a soldier's family is happy it is easier for the service member to focus
on the mission.
The motto for this event is "Entertainment for the soldier, by the soldier."
Each performer is a soldier from the Army and Army National Guard from
around the nation. Each performer has gone through an intense audition
process in order to be part of the show, including a full fitness testing. In
order to participate in the months of training and then touring, they not
only have to be supremely talented
but they must also exemplify the seven
Army Values, which are loyalty, duty,
respect, selfless service, honor, integrity
and personal courage. Even the stage
crew is recruited from talented soldiers.
This makes the show entirely self-
contained. The soldiers set up, perform
and break down the show.
The theme is focused on what gives
the soldiers such incredible strength
and character. Each performer
individually embodies the strengths of
a good soldier by upholding the core
Army values, and the show they are
performing both explores and honors
the strengths of the Army.
The U.S. Army Soldier Show :
Standing Strong is on stage at the
Crown Theatre. The theatre is located
at 190 Coliseum Dr. On July 19, the
show will begin at 7 p.m. On July
20, the show will begin at 2 p.m.
The performances are free of charge and no tickets are required for entry.
Seating is on a first come, first served-basis and doors open one hour before
the show is scheduled to begin.
For more information visit http://crowncomplexnc.com/
calendar-of-events/ or http://
www.armymwr.com/soldier-show.
aspx.
Soldiers from across the U.S. Army go through a grueling audition process to
earn a spot in the U.S. Army Soldier Show. The show is coming to the Crown on
July 19.
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And the Answer Is …
Hidden on
Hay Street!
The City of Fayetteville wants to clue you in on items that can
be recycled, while you have some fun.
433-1FAY (1329) • www.CityofFayetteville.org
Recyclable Scavenger Hunt
Fourth Friday • July 25
Register in front of the Arts Council on
Hay Street between 6:00 & 7:00 pm
"Hunt" from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Prizes Awarded at 8:15 inside
the Arts Council
The person who finds all the
answers first – or finds the most in
an hour, will win a grand prize.
Giveaways for all participants
and other prizes awarded.
ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. COM-
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com. 910.484.6200.
