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Mary Dickson
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www.kued.org
Aired Thursday November 10th, 2011 at 8:00 pm on KUED HD Ch. 7.1

KUED Salutes Our Veterans 

America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute 2011

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For the fourth consecutive year, the United States Air Force Band is partnering with Maryland Public Television to create a special musical tribute to veterans of all services with the program America's Veterans - A Musical Tribute.

A star-studded program honoring America's bravest, the special airs Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m. on KUED. The program features country music sensation Jo Dee Messina, Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 3 winner Sabra Johnson, accompanied by the Air Force Studio Orchestra.

The one-hour patriotic special also tells the stories of veteran heroes including: Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army retired Col. Roger Donlon; Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum; Navy Cross recipient, U.S. Navy retired Rear Adm. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr.; Coast Guard Medal For Heroism recipient, Mrs. Kristin Lunkley; and Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Air Force retired Col. George Everette "Bud" Day.

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