SAN DIEGO, CA (24 Jan 07) - For the past 17
seasons the U.S. Military All-Stars have worked hard to
find the most talented military players on earth. As we
watched the new hopefuls demonstrate their skills last week in Hawaii
and Camp Pendleton one thing was apparent. This is a very
competitive team.
Since it's
beginning in 1990 the program has had over 21,000 players participate.
Fresh off the huge success of their historic annual "Red, White and
Blue Tour of America," last summer, the U.S. Military
All-Stars, like our armed forces have gone "Joint"
and the reason is simple.
The team will is that much better with a full
representation of players from all services. More importantly, the
number of talented players available for the 18th tour is expected
to be down as a direct result of the Global War on Terrorism. It's
ironic that the availability of skilled players will suffer on the
field this summer as a direct result of the purpose of the tour which is,
to in fact raise the awareness of Americans in support the brave men and
women fighting overseas.