Tennesee Titans Cheerleaders enjoy K-Bay experience

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Tennesee Titans Cheerleaders enjoy K-Bay experience
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 2004220204916
Story by Sgt. Joseph A. Lee



MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii(February 12, 2004) -- Armed Forces Entertainment sponsored members of the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders to visit MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Feb. 12, to work with children during the day and keep service members entertained that same night as part of a six-day tour of Hawaii.

Fifteen Titans cheerleaders signed autographs at both Anderson Hall dining facility and the Marine Corps Exchange before meeting at the Semper Fit Center to conduct a cheerleading clinic with the base's own aspiring professional cheerleaders.

"We really enjoy working with the children in a clinic," said Sharon, one of the Titans cheerleaders. "They get totally pumped up, and they are ready to learn when we come out onto the floor. It's amazing how excited the children get sometimes."

But the children weren't the only ones excited to have a squad of professional cheerleaders on base. After their cheerleading clinic, the Titans group rested up before meeting and dancing with service members at Kahuna's Sports Bar & Grill, but only after first performing a runway style fashion show demonstrating the variety of ways tactical clothing can be worn.

"The military audience is so outgoing," said Lindsey. "To see what the military does on a daily basis allows us to understand better how our military services live. It allows us to see what hard workers they are, and we really appreciate that."

The complete Titans cheerleading squad has a total of 42 members: 34 ladies and eight men, which is unusual for an NFL team, according to the cheerleaders.

"There aren't that many men cheerleading in the NFL, but the audiences really give the male cheerleaders a lot of support and attention," said LaVerne, a Titans cheerleader.

As the cheerleaders move on to a five-week tour of Japan, Guam and Korea, they said they would miss the good times they have had here in Hawaii.

"We really appreciate everything the Marines have done for us on this trip; it's been incredibly rewarding for all of us," said Kelley, a Titans cheerleader. "We've had great experiences at all of Hawaii's military bases, and the hospitality has been great."


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