70th Anniversary USO Gala


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The 70th Anniversary USO Gala honored military heroes and volunteers for extraordinary service and sacrifice at the Marriott Wardman Park Thursday evening.  Master of Ceremonies Comedian/Actor Carlos Mencia and Country Music Legend Randy Travis were among those on hand to salute the men and women of America’s Armed Forces and those who work to support them everyday.

Special Guests and Presenters included Karl Malone, Hall of Famer, and Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2011.

USO Service Members of the Year
·       Corporal David J. Bixler, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Strike), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY, United States Army
·       Sergeant Lucas J. Chaffins, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, United States Marine Corps
·       EOD1 Chad R. Regelin, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile, Unit Three, Naval Base San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States Navy
·       Senior Airman James A. Baynard, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Security Forces, Washington, DC, United States Air Force
·       AST3 Christopher R. Austin, USCG Sector Columbia River, Astoria, OR, United States Coast Guard

USO Volunteer of the Year
·       Sergeant Milfred Shane Williams (USO Kaiserslautern- Warrior Center)