Tops in Blue (TIB) - WTF?

[BQZip01]

So does that make him the commander?

Dunno, but I've got a nomination for the RIF board...

[nunya]

300,000 people over 120 performances?!

All they need is another Super Bowl pregame and they can claim "millions." So in the next 12 months, they'll convince 300,000 people that the AF budget crunch must be a joke. Awesome.

[M2]

But guys!

“It’s more than entertainment. They will return to their bases better airmen, which then will help build a better Air Force.” said Col. David Anderson, director of programs for the Air Force Services Agency.

[Champ Kind]

These guys think that being Tops in Blue alums is synonymous with being Weapons School graduates or something? That's sure as fuck what it sounds like to me.

I hope they enjoy getting back to their rigorous 10-2 every-other-day work schedule.

Fuck Tops in Blue.

[Prosuper]

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/161837-analyst-military-bands-to-cost-dod-50b-in-50-years

There are more guys in military bands than the foreign service.

[Masshole]

I am kind of relieved their tour is suspended indefinitely. If they are performing when the DADT repeal goes into effect, everyone will be forced to watch the Tops In Blue reproduction of Hair.

[Guest Ponis]

The impact of cancelling the TIB tour was so significant and disheartening, not a f*cking thing changed.

[noodles]

So much for the 2011 year being canx'd due to fiscal issues--Tops in Blue set to kick off 'Rhythm Nation' tour

[SurelySerious]

So much for the 2011 year being canx'd due to fiscal issues--Tops in Blue set to kick off 'Rhythm Nation' tour

My comment didn't make it; what a shame.

[outbreak]

So much for the 2011 year being canx'd due to fiscal issues--Tops in Blue set to kick off 'Rhythm Nation' tour

Yup, saw the announcement for their show on the light-up color sign at KDYS today. At least they're not afflicting the base with their noise. They're playing at the Civic Center.

[Guest Sandlapper]

"...Each year, the team spends a month performing downrange to help maintain a high level of morale for those working in dangerous and austere conditions. The team's goal is to not only entertain the troops, but give them a chance to clear their minds and motivate them for their missions.

Tops in Blue members tour for an average of 10 months. They work around the clock, sometimes logging 20-hour work days.

However, team members said they're ready to sacrifice time away from their friends and families to serve others.

"We've gone through extensive training to prepare for road life and the stress we may encounter," said Airman 1st Class..."

Oh dear God. Someone give these warriors a medal...20+ hour workdays singing Celine Dion & Elton John covers. Fly-Fight-Win.

[Slander]

"...Each year, the team spends a month performing downrange to help maintain a high level of morale for those working in dangerous and austere conditions. The team's goal is to not only entertain the troops, but give them a chance to clear their minds and motivate them for their missions.

Tops in Blue members tour for an average of 10 months. They work around the clock, sometimes logging 20-hour work days.

However, team members said they're ready to sacrifice time away from their friends and families to serve others.

"We've gone through extensive training to prepare for road life and the stress we may encounter," said Airman 1st Class..."

Oh dear God. Someone give these warriors a medal...20+ hour workdays singing Celine Dion & Elton John covers. Fly-Fight-Win.

[Murph]

My comment about cost cutting and wasted resources didn't make it either

[Guest Ponis]

I'm surprised Big Blue hasn't designated TIB as an MWS. After all, Expeditionary Entertainment Units are critical to the war fighting effort.

[afnav]

There has got to be a four-star sponsor for this madness...

[08Dawg]

I've got a better idea. You know what would really raise my morale? Send the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders or the Playmate of the Year on a USO tour. Same or less money, more effect, and morale is actually lifted! Problem solved.

[SurelySerious]

My comment about cost cutting and wasted resources didn't make it either

I'd check back on that. A bunch made it through now. My count is 3 cheerleaders and 25 critics advocating shutdown. Surprised PA hasn't killed the comments.

[Guest Ponis]

I've got a better idea. You know what would really raise my morale? Send the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders or the Playmate of the Year on a USO tour. Same or less money, more effect, and morale is actually lifted! Problem solved.

One problem with this...it make sense. If it makes sense, it aint gonna happen.

[GovernmentMan]

Now the page's "submit comments" function is broken. Go figure.

[nsplayr]

Comments button worked for me.

"Everyone finally gets to see all the hard work the Tops in Blue production staff poured into us," said Staff Sgt. Derek Speights, a male vocalist on the team and an aircraft fuels system craftsman from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. "From broken knees to broken egos, we've been through a lot to get to this moment."

On this Memorial Day, I'd like to take a moment to remember all the broken egos of our brave TIB servicemembers...him him.

[JarheadBoom]

My comment didn't make it; what a shame.

Mine didn't either. This makes about a dozen comments I've made to various af.mil stories, that didn't "make the grade".

[Guest Crew Report]

Apparently wings (he's a -135 Boom) aren't mandatory in Mess Dress now.

[Insubordinate & Churlish]

I've got a better idea. You know what would really raise my morale? Send the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders or the Playmate of the Year on a USO tour. Same or less money, more effect, and morale is actually lifted! Problem solved.

Amen. Hell, even the Sacramento Kings dancers were fantastic.

[FUSEPLUG]

Analyst: Military bands to cost Pentagon $50B over next 50 years

I guess sparkely bowties aren't cheap.

[HercDude]

I'm surprised Big Blue hasn't designated TIB as an MWS. After all, Expeditionary Entertainment Units are critical to the war fighting effort.

The first class of the TIB WIC can't be that far behind.