Saturday, July 14, 2007

HAPPENINGS - News from Allison and the MDX Reds Crew


Alumni and Reds Crew Director, Allison, reports in to the blog with new updates on the MDX Reds Crew - the Cheerleader Squad for the Cincinnati Reds! Allison's squad is the 1st MLB Cheerleading squad to be invited to visit a US Military base! Way to support our troops, ladies! Below are a few photos and excerpts from their new blog - http://mdxredscrew.mlblogs.com/ Thanks, Allison!



Maggie and I had the most amazing weekend out in Washington visiting the troops! The second we got off the plane, we headed to McChord Air Force Base. Colonel Yaktus greeted us and took us to a reception being held for the men and women being promoted. We talked to some wonderful people, who were all very excited about their promotions. We talked to one soldier who was getting ready to deploy in a few days, and we wish him all the best! The Colonel got us clearance to go out on the actual airfield and visit with soldiers on board a C-17 plane headed to Turkey to deliver supplies. The plane was HUGE, but both Maggie and I questioned the men as to where they sleep (it is a 14 hour flight). They told us they bring out sleeping bags and sleep on the ground! The most exciting part of this base visit was when I got to marshal out the plane as it headed for Turkey! I put on the orange vest and grabbed my orange batons, and with the help of an Air Force soldier named Matthew, I successfully got the plane moving! It was incredible to have that experience, and I hope the soldiers flying the plane enjoyed it as much as I did! Read More...

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