| As part of our July 4th celebration, former US Marine and American Idol Josh Gracin came to perform. |
| Navy Customs Agents worked as security guards for the concert. You're not getting past these fellows! |
Petty Officers Vassey and Pedro performed security duties in front of the stage.
| Many Alpha Company Sailors went to the concert and anxiously awaited Josh Gracin's appearance. |
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Josh Gracin!
| Since he's a former Marine, Josh had no problem handling a military crowd. He made several jokes - poking fun at the Army for not being as tough as the Marines. He also said, "I see the Navy is here tonite. I figured that out when I saw two men dancing together!" We were not amused. Don't buy his albums! Just kidding... |
| Petty Officer Krieg (center) works on the Sierra Newsletter. |
| After the concert, Petty Officer Fire tried to get backstage, but she couldn't get past the resolute Customs Agents! |
| Luckily, one of the band member did come out to meet PO Fire and even gave her a drum stick. |
| Josh Gracin spent a week touring the Middle East, performing for the troops during the July 4th holiday. He is one heck of a guy and we are thankful to him for entertaining us. He is welcome back anytime... just no more Navy jokes! |