Tops in Blue light up stage

Master Sgt. Justin Worley, Tops in Blue guitarist, plays his instrument during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Tops in Blue began in 1953 as a vision created by Maj. Alvin E. Reilly to recognize the high caliber of amateur entertainment available within the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Tops in blue members play saxophones and trumpets during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. A Tops in Blue team has 35 to 40 members of vocalists, musicians, dancers, and technicians. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Master Sgt. Alonzo Deon III, Tops in Blue trumpeter, plays his instrument during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Every Tops in Blue member is also the set up and tear down crew. They unload and set up over 60,000 pounds of equipment for each performance. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Tops in Blue members sing, dance and play various instruments during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Tops in Blue serves as an expeditionary entertainment unit to provide quality entertainment from within Air Force resources for the Air Force family, while simultaneously promoting community relations, supporting recruiting efforts and serving as ambassadors for the United States of America and the United States Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Senior Airman Charles Cooper, Tops in Blues vocalist, sings during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014.Tops in Blue has featured over 1,700 airmen in their shows during the past 60 years. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Senior Airman Mayra Hernandez, Tops in Blue vocalist, sings during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Tops in Blue members are selected from the top contestants of the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest held annually at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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1st Lt. Amanda Bills, Tops in Blues vocalist, dances during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Tops in Blue have performed over 7,000 shows in over 30 different countries since 1953. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Tops in Blue members, dressed as minions from “Despicable Me”, dance during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Each touring group member has non-performing duties assigned such as the wardrobe. The wardrobe crews quickly learn their job, which includes ironing or steaming each and every costume before every show. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Airman 1st Class Alexander Ross and Staff Sgt. Jamal Young, Tops in Blue vocalist, dance during a Tops in Blue performance at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2014. Each team begins their nine month temporary duty with a 60 day training period at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Tops in Blue light up stage

Published Aug. 6, 2014
By Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tops in Blue performed here at the Base Theater Aug. 2 and 3. This year they are celebrating 60 years of song and dance tradition.