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NFL Cheerleaders Visit Troops - Marine Officer Doesn't Get the Concept

Posted By Blackfive

Lt. Col. Steven A. Simmons, deputy operations officer, 1st Marine Logistics Group, performs a routine in the cheer-off competition during the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader's show at main side. Simmons won the competition by a show of applause from the crowd of service members. The five cheerleaders are touring Iraq to show their support for the troops and to help boost morale. The group performed a 45 minute act which included costume changes and interaction with the troops. The group also stayed long after their performance and posed for photos with service members. Location: Camp Taqaddum, IQ. Photographer: Lance Cpl. Robert Medina, 1st Marine Logistic Group Public Affairs.

Okay, I couldn't help posting that. Lt.Col. Simmons is a good sport. And to prove I'm a good sport too (after some push-ups for posting that photo), I'll post more photos, sans Marine Officers, after the Jump.

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders look out to the crowd in their traditional-style jerseys during their dance routine for service members here. The five cheerleaders are touring Iraq to show their support for the troops and to help boost morale. The group performed a 45 minute act which included costume changes and interaction with the service members. The troops also took part in a push-up competition and a cheer-off during the show. The group stayed long after their performance to pose for photos and sign autographs. Location: Camp Taqaddum, IQ. Photographer: Lance Cpl. Robert Medina, 1st Marine Logistic Group Public Affairs.

Laura, a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, dances during their opening routine for service members here. The five cheerleaders are touring Iraq to show their support for the troops and to help boost morale.