Warren’s own selected to Tops in Blue

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  • By Staff Sgt. Mike Tryon
  • 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  Tops-in-Blue, recently announced this year's representatives, and one of Air Force Global Strike Command's F. E. Warren's own made the cut.

Airman 1st Class Jarrod Burton, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, was one of 34 performers selected from the 73 who auditioned to be part of the Air Force's "premier entertainment showcase."

"It was truly a shock and an honor to be selected," Airman Burton said. "After seeing the talent at the worldwide competition, I was proud of myself for making it through and thankful for the opportunity to share my gift as a member of Tops in Blue."

The selection will help put him in the right mindset to advance in his Air Force career, said Airman Burton. This opportunity shows how much can be accomplished when a person with motivation and potential does what's needed to get the job done.

"When it comes to balancing a musical career and my day-to-day Air Force job, my job always comes first," he said. "I've had a passion for music since I was little, and I truly thank the Air Force for giving me the opportunity to combine both."

The mission of Tops in Blue is to serve as an expeditionary entertainment unit to provide quality entertainment from within Air Force resources for the Air Force family, with priority to personnel stationed worldwide at remote and deployed locations while simultaneously promoting community relations, supporting recruiting efforts and serving as ambassadors for the United States of America and the United States Air Force.

"When I found out what exactly Tops in Blue does, I tried out because I want to be a part of that mission," Airman Burton said. "I'm looking forward to the experience and chance to see the world through a 'performer's' eyes, while serving as an ambassador for the United States and the Air Force."

The first performance Airman Burton will have the chance to participate in as a member of Tops in Blue is at the end of April in San Antonio.

"I've been at Warren for about two years and in the Air Force for three," Airman Burton said. "I hope the experiences and lessons learned as a member of Tops in Blue and as a member of the Air Force, will help give me what I need to succeed in my future career."

For more information about Tops in Blue or to view their tour schedule, visit http://www.topsinblue.com.