Ensemble
The ensemble is composed of 35 vocalists, dancers, musicians and technicians and is considered the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment unit. Performers are expected to be in top physical condition because they are their own roadies. Performers unload 80,000 pounds (36,000 kg) of equipment which uses a stage and truss which are built to fit on six pallets or one truck trailer. They spend four hours settings up the stage prior to a show. Their primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. They have appeared on national television with Ed Sullivan, Bob Hope, Alabama, Barbara Mandrell, Boyz II Men, Lee Greenwood, and Lea Michele.
Tops In Blue is produced by the Entertainment Branch of the Programs Directorate, Headquarters Air Force Services Agency. The program is funded in part by appropriated funds and supplemented with nonappropriated funds that are generated by Air Force people as well as sponsorship by Coca-Cola. They have produced five movies and two albums.
The unit is self-contained with its members consisting of four flights: personnel, logistics, operations, and technical.
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