| MILLINGTON,
Tenn. – The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
will entertain service members and their
families at several military bases in Southwest
Asia and Europe in December, as the legendary
performers once again reach out to those
who are serving America far from home during
the holiday season. It's the team's third
tour in a year to U.S. military bases overseas.
Presented
by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE), the
Harlem Globetrotters tour will reach each
branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The
Harlem Globetrotters will perform for military
personnel in Rota, Spain (Dec. 1); Sigonella,
Italy (Dec. 2); Kuwait (Dec. 3); Bahrain
(Dec. 4); Djibouti (Dec. 7); Naples, Italy
(Dec. 8); La Maddalena, Italy (Dec. 9);
Vincenza, Italy (Dec. 10); Mannheim, Germany
(Dec.11); Lajes, Portugal (Dec.12); and
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Dec. 14). The team
will also perform on a U.S. Navy aircraft
carrier at sea. Service members should contact
their local Department of Defense support
facility for information on show dates,
times and locations.
"The
Globetrotters are about first-class entertainment
and community support," said Globetrotters
Chairman and CEO Mannie Jackson. "There's
nothing more important than supporting our
military community, giving them a well-needed
break, some good laughs and good memories.
We are honored to be invited back to bring
one of America's favorite pastimes to those
troops stationed overseas."
The
Harlem Globetrotters tour is also being
sponsored in part by Navy AutoSource/Exchange
Car Sales, through Navy MWR’s commercial
sponsorship program. Commercial sponsorship
is an authorized way for Navy MWR activities
to offset the cost of programs and services.
Sponsorship is received in the form of in-kind
services and financial support in exchange
for public recognition, advertising consideration,
and/or product promotion at MWR events
"We're
so thrilled to support the Globetrotters
Tour, that many of our Exchange New Car
Sales locations on the tour schedule will
be hosting additional activities in connection
with the performance. Details will be available
on bases and at www.encs.com," said
Rogers Campbell, vice president of marketing
for Overseas Military Sales Group.
"We
received so much positive feedback on the
Harlem Globetrotters tours from our Sailors
and their families that we wanted to bring
them back again," added Karen Fritz,
special events and entertainment coordinator
for Navy MWR. "Partnering with Armed
Forces Entertainment made it possible to
bring this exciting event to other military
installations, as well. It's really a true
team effort to bring the very best to our
men and women serving in uniform."
The
Harlem Globetrotters have played before
more than 121 million fans in 117 countries
worldwide during their 80-year history.
They’ve performed for popes, presidents,
kings and queens; own the best winning percentage
in any sport with more than 21,800 victories;
helped integrate professional basketball;
and set the standards for players of all
levels around the world.
In
2002, the organization was only the fifth
team to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball
Hall of Fame, followed by an induction into
the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall
of Fame and the World Humanitarian Hall
of Fame. For more information about the
Harlem Globetrotters, visit the team’s
official Web site at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
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