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News Release from Ft. Campbell

NEWS RELEASE 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT) FORT CAMPBELL, KY MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION NEWS RELEASE NUMBER PR – 10029 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PUBLIC RELATIONS AT (270) 798-7535

Come Show Support for Operation Rising Star Finalist: Thea Agnew

FORT CAMPBELL, KY, (November 5, 2009) – Sportsman’s Lodge will open their doors to show support for Fort Campbell’s Operation Rising Star winner, Thea Agnew, on Sunday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Thea has advanced to the Army-wide semi-finals, round 1, of Operation Rising Star in Fort Belvoir, Virginia! Watch Thea on the Pentagon channel on all of the TV’s at Sportsman’s while you enjoy your food in the Lounge. Sportsman’s Lodge will have food and beverages available for purchase to all patrons who wish to come out and support Thea. Viewing parties will continue at 7 p.m. on November 17, 19, and 21, as long as Thea remains in the competition. Most importantly, don’t forget to vote! Your votes will help keep Thea in the competition. Only patrons 18 years and older will be admitted for the viewing parties. Agnew is among 12 competitors who will perform for a panel of judges during the show airing at 7 p.m. CST on the Pentagon Channel. For two hours following the broadcast, people can vote online at http://www.oprisingstar.comfor their favorite performer. If she is among the six semi-finalists chosen, Thea will have the opportunity to perform again on November 17; viewers will learn which 6 performers will continue and which six were eliminated by the combined judges/audience votes. The remaining six will perform Tuesday, Nov. 17th, airing on the Pentagon Channel at 7 p.m. Once again, there will be a 2 hour voting block on the website. The final round will take place November 19th, with the winner being revealed during a live show on the Pentagon Channel, on November 21st. There will be internet rebroadcasts of all the shows. The winner of the competition will be announced during the “reveal” show on Saturday, November 21st, at 7 p.m. All 12 performers will return for the reveal show and there will be a guest appearance by last year’s winner, Joyce Dodson. Tune in at Sportsman’s Lodge and show your support Fort Campbell; vote for Thea Agnew! The Operation Rising Star competition is one more way that Fort Campbell MWR implements the values of the Army Family Covenant by supporting Soldiers and their Families. For more information on the viewing parties for Thea Agnew at Sportsman’s Lodge, please contact the MWR Public Relations Office at (270) 798-7535.

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