San Diego Charger Girls Charge Ahead on Premier Tour
with Armed Forces Entertainment

January 15, 2009 download story

Performances in Japan, Guam and Hawaii part of group’s first-ever large tour

The San Diego Charger Girls are poised to cap off an exciting post-season with a 13-day tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for American service members in Japan, Guam and Okinawa.

The Charger Girls, the official dance team of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, will send 13 of their 28 performers on tour with Armed Forces Entertainment. Known for their dance skill and ability to entertain large crowds, the Charger Girls plan to perform a variety of dance and music styles as well as modified game-day formations.

“We’re looking forward to being there to thank them in person for what they do,” says Lisa Simmons, San Diego Charger Girls Director. “Being here in San Diego, we all have personal ties to the military, and we wanted to take it to the next level and do something a bit bigger for that community.”

The Charger Girls often perform at Navy and Marine Corps bases in the San Diego area. They also are called to accommodate other local military requests like appearing at military family picnics and visiting wounded troops at hospitals. The group considers their tour with Armed Forces Entertainment as a natural extension of their outreach at home.

“This is going to be a big eye opener for many of our ladies who’ve never really traveled outside the United States,” says Simmons. “I hope they leave knowing the impact they’ve had on the lives of people they meet on this tour. I’m sure it’s going to be a life-altering experience for all of us, and we can’t wait to go,” says Simmons.

“We’re excited to welcome the Charger Girls on their first large-scale tour,” says Marine Corps Captain Jamie Fleischhacker, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager for the Pacific. “Our troops always appreciate a little glimpse of home and this performance will be no exception.”

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Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment.

Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.

To learn more about the San Diego Chargers Girls, visit http://www.chargers.com/charger_girls/.