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| MORE PHOTOS TO COME! |
The reality and essential nature
of our mission ... to bring
laughter to the U.S. Military
personnel is more evident when
the comedians are given the
opportunity to see the
dangerous jobs of the
personnel. Comedian Dave
Mishevitz puts on the EOD suite
and tries to get the feel for the
day to day workings of the EOD
Teams. Not as funny when you
think about the work being
done every day. Photo from
Afghanistan - April 2005.
of our mission ... to bring
laughter to the U.S. Military
personnel is more evident when
the comedians are given the
opportunity to see the
dangerous jobs of the
personnel. Comedian Dave
Mishevitz puts on the EOD suite
and tries to get the feel for the
day to day workings of the EOD
Teams. Not as funny when you
think about the work being
done every day. Photo from
Afghanistan - April 2005.
Comedian Dave Mishevitz performs
for USAF personnel stationed at Al
Udeid Air Base, UAE. January 2005
for USAF personnel stationed at Al
Udeid Air Base, UAE. January 2005
| efforts. SPC Wagner, who efforts. SPC Wagner, who was unable to see our performance, was preparing for an evening mission. Photo courtesy of the 196th MPAD while visiting FOB Normandy on 17 May 2004.Normandy on 17 May 2004. |
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Comedian Gary Brightwell on
stage at a 1:00 AM show added
at Manas AB for security
personnel who were on post
during the first performance.
January 2005
stage at a 1:00 AM show added
at Manas AB for security
personnel who were on post
during the first performance.
January 2005
The Comics On Duty World
Tour comedians always spend
time with the soldiers, sailors,
airmen and marines ... following
each performance. The
autographs don't stop until the
line is clear. Photo from Arifjan,
Kuwait, January 2005.
Tour comedians always spend
time with the soldiers, sailors,
airmen and marines ... following
each performance. The
autographs don't stop until the
line is clear. Photo from Arifjan,
Kuwait, January 2005.
| Hoping for a miracle for the Jets, comedian Tony Daro entertains Soldiers, Naval Personnel and Marines during the 100th performance of the Comics On Duty World Tour inside Iraq. Many of the personnel who attended the two shows at Camp Fallujah on 02 December, had just pulled out of downtown, bringing welcome relief through laughter. |
| Comedian PJ Walsh has soldiers in laughing on and off stage. Following our performance at BIAP, PJ tours the Apache maintenance area. The soldiers from this performance were with the 1st Armored Division. As one of the divisions extended, the 1st AD really needed a good laugh. |
| Comedian PJ Walsh performs in full combat gear in 110 degree temperatures at FOB McKenzie. The CODWT was the first morale building program to visit this remote site in Iraq. 18 MAY 2004 |
| Comedians Bob Perkell, Chris Alpine, Steve Mazan, Jeffrey Steele and PJ Walsh pose for a photo with soldiers following a performance at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Horn of Africa). The show time temperature was 117 degrees with a humidity rating at 93. |
| Soldiers at FOB Normandy enjoy an opportunity to laugh for the first time since their deployment. Photo by the 196th MPAD. 17 May 2004 |
| Comedian Chris Alpine performs without a PA in front of soldiers at FOB Normandy. FOB Normandy is an extremely remote site in Iraq. |
| Comedians Bob Perkell, PJ Walsh, Jeffrey Steele, Chris Alpine and Steve Mazan pose in front of a large banner welcoming the CODWT to FOB Cooke. |
| Comedians Steve Mazan, Bob Perkell and PJ Walsh hand out autograph cards, CODWT Patches and shake the hands with nearly 1000 Soldiers following their performance at LSA Anaconda, Balad, Iraq. 15 MAY 2004 |
| Following an inbound mortar attack at LSA Anaconda, comedian PJ Wash "Cowboys Up" with helmet and flack vest ... and finishes the show. Upon PJ's return to stage in full gear, the audience applause could be heard for miles. 16 May 2004 |
| Prior to our final Blackhawk hop of the day, the CODWT Comedians and flight crew pose for a quick photograph. Blackhawk's were our primary form of transportation, facilitating this Armed Forces Entertainment CODWT with the ability to boost morale through 22 shows at 19 different FOB's (Forward Operating Bases) in 8 days. |
| Prior to performing their 100th show inside of Iraq, Comics On Duty World Tour members pose for a quick photo during a tour of Camp Fallujah. (left to right) Captain Chase Martin (G1 Escort), comedians Tom Irwin, James P. Connolly and Executive Producer Rich Davis. Above (left to right) comedians Tony Daro and Warren B. Hall. |
| it was the CODWT's second it was the CODWT's second appearance at the BCC, the November team performed at 22 sites in 16 days. at 22 sites in 16 days. 24 NOV 2003 |
| It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. Well, you don't have to ask these soldiers from FOB Junction City. It's 9:30 AM, 45 degrees and the first laughs they have had since the beginning of the war. |
| Comedian Kevin Jordan establishes the tone of the CODWT performance at FOB Ridgeway. Jordan, a veteran of hundreds of military shows captures every audience with his topical, military humor. |
| (L to R) - CODWT Executive Producer, Rich Davis and Comedians Kevin Jordan, Danny Villalpando, Gary Brightwell, Scott Henry and Robert Hawkins pose for photos prior to a performance for the 82nd Airborne Division at Champion Main in Al Ramadi, Iraq. The show stage is positioned in front of one of Sadam's 72 FORMER Palace's. 22 NOVEMBER 2003 |
| Rawlings, Warren B. Hall, Rawlings, Warren B. Hall, Derek Richards and Tony Daro performed 22 shows at 20 different sites in 12 days inside Iraq. Since September 03, the Comics On Duty World Tour has visited over 40 locations inside of Iraq.40 locations inside of Iraq. |
| CODWT Executive Producer Rich Davis and SFC David C. Hairston (CJTF-7 HQ), prepare for the upcoming itinerary during a few minutes of downtime. SFC Hairston escorted both the September and November CODWT's throughout Iraq. The November AFE/CODWT Itinerary started in Mosul and visited 22 performance sites over 16 days. The above photo was taken at the 101st Airborne Division AO on 15 NOV 03 |
| through Baghdad. The route offered the comedians an from our two locations offered the comedians an some of the neighborhoods of opportunity to see first hand Baghdad. 24 NOV 2003some of the neighborhoods of Baghdad. 24 NOV 2003 |
| Comedian Robert Hawkins entertains soldiers at FOB Junction City in Al Ramadi, Iraq. The CODWT visit was the first of its kind at Junction City. 22 NOV 2003 |
| Comedian Scott Henry performs with Apache Air Support at LSA Anaconda in Balad, Iraq. 29 NOV 2003 |
| Comedian Danny Villalpando performs for the 2nd BCT at FOB Warhorse. November 2003 |
| Comedian Jack Mayberry is helped aboard our transport vehicle by our military escort SFC David C. Hairston. SFC Hairston is a member of CJTF-7 based in Heidelberg, Germany - 10 Sept 2003 |
| Comedian Jack Mayberry performs during our second show at Northern Post - Q West a remote camp in Northern Iraq - 11 Sept 2003. |
| Comedians Jeff Capri, Chris Warren, Jack Mayberry, LA Hardy and Chris Alpine joined by soldiers stationed at FOB (Forward Operation Base) Spiker - 12 Sept 2003. |
| Iraq. Sept 2003.Iraq. Sept 2003. |
| Following a Tour of one of the thousands of weapons stockpiles in Northern Iraq, comedian Robert Hawkins autographs an Iraqi Tank ... set for disposal. 16 NOV 03 |
| Comedians assist the 1st Armored Division with the disposal of some Iraqi AK-47 shells. Camp Dogwood 25 NOV 03 |
Comedians
Jeff Capri,
John Bizarre,
Troy Thirdgill
and Gary
Brightwell
aboard the
USS Abraham
Lincoln
(CVN-72) -
October 02.
Jeff Capri,
John Bizarre,
Troy Thirdgill
and Gary
Brightwell
aboard the
USS Abraham
Lincoln
(CVN-72) -
October 02.
Comedian Chris Warren
works the crowd aboard the
USS Princeton (CG-59) --
July 2003.
works the crowd aboard the
USS Princeton (CG-59) --
July 2003.
Comedian Gary Brightwell
entertains over 1000 sailors
aboard the USS Nimitz
CVN-68 July 2003
entertains over 1000 sailors
aboard the USS Nimitz
CVN-68 July 2003
Comedians Jeff Capri, Don
Barnhart, Danny Villalpando
and Chris Alpine aboard the
USS Constellation - Jan 03.
Barnhart, Danny Villalpando
and Chris Alpine aboard the
USS Constellation - Jan 03.
Comedian John Bizarre
entertains sailors aboard the
USS Chosin (CG-56)
July 2003
entertains sailors aboard the
USS Chosin (CG-56)
July 2003
| Comedians Steve Bills, Kevin Jordan, Danny Villalpando, Rocky La Porte and Hospitality Director, Kevin Donovan (center) following our 20th SOLD OUT show at the Flight Deck Lounge, NAS Patuxent River - October 2002. |
Sailors aboard the USS
Monterey (CG 61)
remember fallen
American's during a
Memorial Ceremony held
on September 11, 2002.
Monterey (CG 61)
remember fallen
American's during a
Memorial Ceremony held
on September 11, 2002.
Comedian/Actor Blake
Clark entertains cadets at
the USAF Academy,
Colorado Springs, CO.
Clark entertains cadets at
the USAF Academy,
Colorado Springs, CO.
| Comedian Jeff Capri performs for over 250 Soldiers with the US Army's 101st Airborne at Q West - 11 Sept 2003. |
Thirdgill and Executive
Comedian Gary Lazer
performs from a stage on the
Vertical Launching System
aboard the USS Monterey
(CG-61) off the coast of Iraq
in the North Arabian Sea - 10
Sept 02.
performs from a stage on the
Vertical Launching System
aboard the USS Monterey
(CG-61) off the coast of Iraq
in the North Arabian Sea - 10
Sept 02.
