The USO entertains Marines in Afghanistan. To see more: click for a gallery of photographs. (Chuck Liddy / Raleigh News & Observer / MCT)No Smoke, Just A Sandstorm As Lt. Dan Plays Afghanistan -- McClatchy News
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — There was no rock star, just an actor who likes to play the bass guitar.
There were no smoke machines or lasers, just a low-grade sandstorm and the failing light of an Afghan winter afternoon.
For a crowd of 400 Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen and contractors Tuesday, however, Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band, named for the character Sinise played in the movie Forrest Gump, might as well have been U2.
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My Comment: These are patriots, giving needed recognition to our heroes.