TIKRIT, Iraq, July 20, 2006 - The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders came halfway
around the globe to show that the troops mean the world to them. The
cheerleaders performed for hundreds of soldiers July 18 at Contingency Operating
Base Speicher here.
"I think the fact that you have red, white and blue pumping through your veins
is awesome," said Keela Harris, a Broncos cheerleader.
Another Broncos cheerleader, Kelsey Vernon, added that the troops deserve so
much more, but the squad was glad to offer what they could.
The 12 ladies performed for two hours wearing different themed outfits and
performing many energetic dance routines and skits for the appreciative troops.
"This is wonderful for them to come and perform for us. To let us know that
people care, that's what it's all about," said Colorado native Army Sgt. William
Rodgers, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division.
Vernon said this is the cheerleaders' fourth show of 10 scheduled as part of the
group's Middle East tour. They have already performed twice in Kuwait and twice
in Iraq. The tour in Iraq will continue throughout July.
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