TV Personalities and Comedians Travel to Iraq to Entertain the Troops and Welcome in the New Year

Actors, Comedians and TV Personalities traveled to Iraq and Kuwait for a "Laughin' In the New Year - Improv Tour".  Karri Turner from CBS' J.A.G. and Dave Price from CBS' The Early Show, along with Alex K. Horner (The New Adventures of Old Christine), Michael McDonald and Michael Hitchcock both of MAD TV; performed 2 shows each day, visited remote camps and signed autographs for several thousand troops during the 4 days on the ground in Iraq.  This was the first tour for Alex K. Horner and Michael Hitchcock.


 "The Stars and Stripes tour was easily one of the best experiences of my life, and  completely life-changing.  Meeting our soldiers face-to-face in the very areas where they put their  lives on the line every day proved to me over and over how much they are sacrificing for all of us here at home.  What an honor it was meet them, and to see what true courage really is."  - Michael Hitchcock, Mad TV

 "I always leave these tours wondering who feels better in the end - the troops who've gotten to forget about the war for a few hours -- or those of us who were lucky enough to help them do that."  - Dave Price, CBS' The Early Show

 "I can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than with people who fight everyday for our freedom.  If we can bring a little bit of laughter to people who face danger everyday on our behalf, then we should.  Our military continues to impress and amaze me with their courage and dedication. It is a privilege to entertain them, especially during the holidays." - Karri Turner, Actress; CBS' J.A.G

"I knew going to Iraq and Kuwait would be an incredible experience, but it went way beyond my expectations.  Everyone we met told us how grateful they were that we were there, but the gratitude I feel for their service will stay with me for the rest of my life."  - Alex K. Horner, The New Adventures of Old Christine

 "What an adventure. Thank you, Stars For Stripes, for the privilege of meeting the most courageous group of men and women I have ever met - the American Soldiers serving in Iraq." - Michael McDonald, Mad TV
 

SFS Road Report

SFS Photos

Letter from Major General Mark P. Hertling, US Army
Commanding General, Task Force Iron



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