LETTERS FROM TROOPS ENTERTAINED BY 

THE AARON TIPPIN TOUR

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As an MP stationed in Kuwait I was honored to escort Judy and her sponsored entertainment

 - Aaron Tippin while they were here before moving North into Iraq in Nov. 2005.  I cannot

 say how many hearts you touched during your visit and performance here, the genuine 

comments from the Troops on how it gave them more strength and stamina to "drive on" 

despite being away from Family and Friends.  Stars for Stripes truly believe the troops are 

the heroes, and that is true, however lets not forget Stars For Stripes who make it possible 

for entertainers to give us the VERY needed boost at just the right time - around the Holiday

 Season.  On behalf of the MANY Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen (and Women) - THANK YOU

 Stars for Stripes!!!

Very Sincerely, 

SFC Jeffrey E. Smoczyk 

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We'd really like to thank Mr. Tippin for entertaining the troops, our daughter was at Speicher FOB when he was there and thought it was the BEST Thanksgiving.  Thank you sir for dedication. 
Dick and Linda Fortenberry
Sevierville, TN

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Ma’am,
I just wanted to send a thanks since I did not get to thank you in person.  I had the privilege of attending Aaron Tippin’s concert in Baghdad on 27 Nov 2005.  I walked away feeling pretty good.  It’s a great thing you do and we truly appreciate it.
Maj Chris Decker
United States Air Force

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Ms. Judy Seale,
On behalf of the Marines of Camp Fallujah, thank you so much for making the Aaron Tippin visit to Iraq possible. I’m confident service members aboard Camp Fallujah will never forget the memorable acoustic show. It was a real treat, and it definitely boosted the moral among the troops! During the concert, I felt like I was home in Nashville! We cannot thank you enough for your efforts. I finished my print story about the visit today, and included a link to it below for you. Also, thank you for the challenge coin. It will always remind me of the concert, and your organization. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for Stars for Stripes in the future, and have a great day and safe trip back home!
Lance Cpl. Josh Cox
Combat Correspondent
II MEF Public Affairs
Camp Fallujah, Iraq

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Thanks for taking Aaron Tippin to Iraq for Thanksgiving.  Our son is at
Balad Air Base.  He sent us a picture with him and Aaron.  It is the FIRST
smile we have seen on his skinny face since he went to Iraq.  He was so
appreciative of the show.  Thanks for making this Kansas boy so happy!
Thanks also for your dedication!
Becky Saddler

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Hello Judy,

I don’t know if you remember me. I am a female soldier in Kuwait, at Camp Arifjan. I met you through the Aaron Tippon concert. I added one of my dog tags, to the one you had, so that you would have a set like we do.
You are a Soldier I your own way. You fight for what you believe in, like we do.
I just wanted to touch base with you, and let you know how much you time and effort means to us.
For those who have been here for only a few weeks or months, to see you here, helps with the shell shock of leaving the Unites States. Getting even the smallest glimpse of something resembling home…..like a song that takes you back to a special place in time, is very refreshing.
The Soldiers who have been here for a longer period, each visit helps us connect………..as you tend to forget so much.
For you to be here with us, and see how we live, and what we sacrifice for others……then to share that with the world…………you are an angel.
When you grow tired and weary from all your efforts, know that YOU are appreciated, and that the things YOU do will be with us…………. for the rest of………. each of our lives.

Linda Joe Wise

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