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9/19/09 Players from the Atlanta Falcons took time to play video games
against Soldiers representing the 3rd Heavy Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and Soldiers
currently deployed to Qatar and Afghanistan Sept. 15, at the
Falcon's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga.
The event
was sponsored by Pro vs. G.I. Joe, a non-profit support
organization, and the Uniformed Services Organization in an
effort to provide a fun diversion for Soldiers.
“Its
professional athletes and video games, what can be better than
that?” said Greg Zinone, co-founder of Pro vs. G.I. Joe.
He said it
is his way of giving something to the Soldiers that do so much
to protect America, citing the organizations motto; doin' a
little for those who do a lot.
The event
included families of Soldier's currently deployed, who were able
to video chat with their family members after the games were
over.
“It is
amazing what they can do with technology now,” said Pfc. Colin
Wilbur, Headquarters Troop, 3rd Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, 3rd HBCT, 3rd ID.
“When we deploy, I hope we can do this again so I can
play from Iraq.”
For the
Falcon's players, the day was much more than video games.
“Anytime
we, as professional athletes, can show our appreciation to the
military, we jump at the chance,” said Atlanta Falcon's Brian
Finneran.
Besides the
player's autographs and Falcons merchandise, Soldiers had
chances to win custom Pro vs. G.I. Joe Guitar Hero controllers.
“I
know my guys had a lot of fun,” said Sgt. Lance Wail, Brigade
Fire Support Sergeant, 3rd HBCT.
“And that is really what it's all about.”
Photos:
1.
Cheerleaders from the Atlanta Falcons get ready
to take the mic in a game of Guitar Hero versus deployed troops
in Qatar and Afghanistan Sept. 15 at the Atlanta Falcon's
Headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga.
2. Soldiers from the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, 3rd Infantry Division wait to play Guitar Hero with
Atlanta Falcon players and cheerleaders in against deployed
troops in Qatar and Afghanistan Sept. 15 in Flowery Branch, Ga.
3. Pfc. Christopher Laabs,
Headquarters Troop, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, joins Atlanta
Falcon players and cheerleaders in Guitar Hero against deployed
troops in Qatar and Afghanistan Sept. 15 in Flowery Branch, Ga.
4. Spc. Jordan Burgess,
Headquarters Troop, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, waits for
deployed troops in Qatar and Afghanistan to join a Call of Duty
game Sept. 15 at the Atlanta Falcon's Headquarters in Flowery
Branch, Ga.
5.
(below) Soldiers from the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, join Atlanta Falcon players and
cheerleaders in Guitar Hero against deployed troops in Qatar and
Afghanistan Sept. 15 in Flowery Branch, Ga. The event was sponsored by non-profits Pro vs. G.I. Joe
and the Uniformed Services Organization.
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