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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Jennifer Bone makes final touches using hair spray prior to the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Each year, Air Force personnel compete in base talent contests and the most talented move on to higher levels of competition, which results in an elite group of the most talented competitors for Tops in Blue. Airman Bone is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

First Lt. Angela Waterworth and Master Sgt. James Green coordinate Tops in Blue issues at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Known as the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment group, Tops in Blue travels to perform at deployed locations where service members are stationed. Lieutenant Waterworth is a keyboard player and the officer in charge with Tops in Blue, and Sergeant Green is the chief of operations with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Staff Sgt. Timothy Womble prepares his outfit prior to the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue is a complete self-contained operational unit and each member is assigned logistical responsibilities such as ground transportation, airlift, lodging, dining, wardrobe and palletizing throughout the tour. Sergeant Womble is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Cristy Henderson looks at her make-up in the mirror prior to the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. The mission of Tops and Blue is to perform for military members and their families throughout the world. Airman Henderson is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Tops in Blue members get together prior to show time at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Since its first world tour in 1953, Tops in Blue has performed on film, produced albums and appeared on national television with legends Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope and many others. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Master Sgt. David Eckford ties his boot laces in preparation for the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. The mission of Tops and Blue is to perform for military members and their families throughout the world. Sergeant Eckford is the NCO in charge of transportation with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Tarryn Holyfield combs her hair in preparation for the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Since its first world tour in 1953, Tops in Blue has performed on film, produced albums and appeared on national television with legends Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope and many others. Airman Holyfield is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

First Lt. Angela Waterworth, left, Senior Airman Cristy Henderson and Master Sgt. Herbert Ancog show their respect during the national anthem while back stage during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Since its first world tour in 1953, Tops in Blue has performed on film, produced albums and appeared on national television with legends Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope and many others. Lieutenant Waterworth, Sergeant Ancog and Airman Henderson are performers with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Staff Sgt. Wendall Boone sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue tours worldwide each year under the sponsorship of the Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas. Sergeant Boone is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Jeffery Collins sings in the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue performers not only must master the instrumental, vocal, choreography and staging requirements of the performance, but also the responsibilities of being their own technical staff. Airman Collins is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith dances in the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue performers not only must master the instrumental, vocal, choreography and staging requirements of the performance, but also the responsibilities of being their own technical staff. Sergeant Smith is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Blake Whilden adjusts lights during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue is a self-contained operational unit with each member being assigned logistical responsibilities such as ground transportation, airlift, lodging, dining, wardrobe and palletizing throughout the tour. Airman Whilden is the lighting director with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Cristy Henderson sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. The mission of Tops and Blue is to perform for military members and their families throughout the world. Airman Henderson is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Staff Sgt. Timothy Womble sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue tours worldwide each year under the sponsorship of the Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas. Sergeant Womble is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Airman 1st Class Shane Jones plays his guitar during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Each year, Air Force personnel compete in base talent contests and the most talented move on to higher levels of competition, which results in an elite group of the most talented competitors for Tops in Blue. Airman Jones is a guitarist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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Tops in Blue performs in North Charleston

Senior Airman Demetrius Johnson sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. The mission of Tops and Blue is to perform for military members and their families throughout the world. Airman Johnson is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)

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To Dream

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing honor guard present the colors prior to the start of the Tops in Blue performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue represents the Air Force as one of the oldest and most widely renowned productions, made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Staff Sgt. Wendall Boone sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue tours worldwide each year under the sponsorship of the Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas. Sergeant Boone is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Tech. Sgt. Alison Maldonado, left, Senior Airman Tarryn Holyfield and Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith, right, perform during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Since its first world tour in 1953, Tops in Blue has performed on film, produced albums and appeared on national television with legends Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope and many others. Sergeant Maldonado, Sergeant Smith and Airman Holyfield are vocalists with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Tech. Sgt. Octavious Hill sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue is an elite group composed of more than 30 of the most talented competitors within the Air Force. Sergeant Hill is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Senior Airman Cristy Henderson, left, and Tech. Sgt. Octavious Hill perform during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit to provide quality entertainment from within Air Force resources for the Air Force family, with priority to Air Force members stationed worldwide at remote and deployed locations. Sergeant Hill and Airman Henderson are both vocalists with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Senior Airman Cristy Henderson sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue promotes community relations, supports recruiting efforts and its members serve as ambassadors for the U.S. and the Air Force. Airman Henderson is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Staff Sgt. Wendell Boone sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue represents the Air Force as one of the oldest and most widely renowned productions, made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Sergeant Boone is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Senior Airman Johnny Magbanua sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue tours worldwide each year under the sponsorship of the Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas. Airman Magbanua is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Senior Airman Anthoney Williams plays the trumpet during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit to provide quality entertainment from within Air Force resources for the Air Force family, with priority to Air Force members stationed worldwide at remote and deployed locations. Airman Williams is a performer with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Senior Airman Tarryn Holyfield sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue promotes community relations, supports recruiting efforts and and its members serve as ambassadors for the U.S. and the Air Force. Airman Holyfield is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Tech. Sgt. Alison Maldonado sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue represents the Air Force as one of the oldest and most widely renowned productions, made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Sergeant Maldonado is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Staff Sgt. Robert Kalert sings during the Tops in Blue "To Dream" show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue is an elite group composed of more than 30 of the most talented competitors within the Air Force. Sergeant Kalert is a vocalist with Tops in Blue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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To Dream

Tops in Blue performers close the show with the singing of the Air Force song during their performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston Nov. 8. Tops in Blue represents the Air Force as one of the oldest and most widely renowned productions, made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Tops in Blue plays at Charleston

Published Nov. 10, 2009