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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Mitchell, Tops in Blue vocalist, showcases his dance moves and vocals during a live performance on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Mainstream songs were showcased by the band, including hits from Whitney Houston, The Doobie Brothers and Maroon 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Members of Tops in Blue perform a song and dance during a live concert on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. The event was part of the Tops in Blue world tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Tops in Blue vocalists sing together during a live performance on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. This year, as part of their setlist, Tops in Blue showcased country music from artists such as Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenneth Del Valle Ruiz, Tops in Blue guitarist, and Airman 1st Class Wynton Warren, Tops in Blue saxophonist, show off their skills during a performance on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Tops in Blue is an expeditionary musical group providing entertainment to service members in 20 different countries, including deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyron Jones, Tops in Blue vocalist, performs a tribute to Michael Jackson during a live concert on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Numerous hits from Michael Jackson were played including Smooth Criminal, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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Audio engineers adjust lighting and sound during a Tops in Blue performance on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Tops in Blue have performed for military personnel and their families throughout the world for 58 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert/Released)

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Members of Tops in Blue perform a dance routine during a live concert on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. The world tour is entitled “Listen,” and invites the audience to listen to the music of life through the sounds of everyday life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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A mime performs during a Tops in Blue concert on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Airmen from across the Air Force compete to be a part of the Tops in Blue performance for a year. The group featured songs from artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Maroon 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert/Released)

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Vocalists from Tops in Blue, showcase their talents to Airmen and base personnel on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. Each year Air Force personnel compete in multilevel competition for the chance to be a Tops in Blue member. Once selected for the team Airmen leave their duty stations for a year to be a part of the group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tops in Blue Airmen perform Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. The Airmen entertained the audience with a show that covered American music from the 1900s through today. The Airmen will travel across the United States and to more than 20 countries during their world tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert/Released)

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Tops in Blue rocks Seymour Johnson

Published Jan. 8, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.-- -- The Air Force's premier entertainment team, Tops in Blue, took the stage providing live entertainment for Airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7.

Tops in Blue is composed of highly talented vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians serving in the Air Force. This year's Tops in Blue tour, entitled "Listen," features American music from the 1900s through today.

The group's primary mission is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. These Airmen promote community relations, recruiting and serve as ambassadors for the U.S. Air Force as they travel though 20 countries in a 10-month period performing approximately 130 shows.