Press Release: CANNON INVITES PUBLIC TO TOPS IN BLUE Published Feb. 12, 2009 By 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Release Number: 030209 CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The U.S. Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue, is offering a free night of family entertainment at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena in Portales, N.M. This year, Tops in Blue continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing us what has made Tops in Blue a "must-see" event for the last 55 years. You'll hear Latin sounds, All-American country music, and chart-topping hits. You'll experience great music from your favorite movies and Broadway shows. Combine all that with the dazzling lights, costumes and precision choreography for which Tops in Blue is known worldwide, and you can look forward to a show that's sure to please everyone. "The new 2008 team is a reflection of the 'best of the best' performers throughout the Air Force," said Tom Edwards, show producer and chief of Air Force Entertainment. The Tops in Blue 2008 team visits more than 120 locations in the United States and 25 foreign countries. Their official Web site, www.topsinblue.com, is where you'll find information about the 2008 touring schedule. For more information about this event, contact the 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs office at (575) 784-4131. To download a video advertisement for Tops in Blue visit the Cannon Web site at www.cannon.af.mil and click on the "Tops in Blue to visit Cannon" link in the Cannon videos section of the homepage. Editor/Station Manager Note: Please include above information as a Public Service Announcement in your newspapers and on your stations. For additional promotional material, contact the 27 SOW Public Affairs office at (575) 784-4131. -30-