Travel Through Six Decades In 90 Minutes

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  One hour before show time, more than 210 people gathered outside the Century II Convention Center in Wichita to ensure they would have good seat for an Air Force Tops In Blue performance, Feb. 13.

The entertainment group has performed annually in Wichita for the past several years. This year's Tops In Blue show entitled "Fly-By," honored 60 years of Air Force tradition through music and dance.

"I have not seen a show in about 20 years, and when I heard that Tops In Blue was going to be in Wichita at Century II, I had to go," said Caroline Pullara, audience member. "I truly enjoyed their depictions of the decades and the songs from the different eras."

"This was my first time every seeing a show, and I was pleasantly surprised by the performance," said Brenda Weixelman, audience member. "I look forward to seeing them again next year."

The audience experienced a ride through the past six decades with the aid of music, dance and actual historical footage.

"My daughter, Shanice loved the lights and music," said, Tech. Sgt. Stacy Miller, 22 Operations Support Squadron. "It was a good family event."

"All the guests were greeted and escorted thanks to volunteers from Derby High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps," said Stacy Mayou, 22nd Services Squadron marketing director. "Everything went very smoothly and the Tops In Blue team performed an extraordinary show."

The Tops In Blue entertainment group is made up of active-duty Air Force members, from diverse career fields, who have competed against their military peers to earn a spot in the group. Performers serve a year-long tour with the performance group. TIB performs 90 minutes of entertainment touring at various bases and areas around the world.