As TOPS IN BLUE entered the 90's the unit not only entertained our Air Force family but also expanded their role as American and Air Force ambassadors worldwide. The two-tour concept of the 80's evolved into a single team to carry the TOPS IN BLUE message worldwide.
In 1993, at the special request of the U.S. State Department, TOPS IN BLUE traveled for the first time to perform in ten of the former Soviet Union countries.
The global mission of TOPS IN BLUE continued to grow and the program now directly supports overseas deployments and the readiness of our Air Force more than ever before. Each year during the European portion of their tour the team travels into remote deployed locations such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait in addition to the established bases and sites.
In 1997, TOPS IN BLUE was selected as the official entertainment highlight for special events honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Air Force.
To date, TOPS IN BLUE has traveled over four million miles to military bases throughout the world, performed at six World Fairs, over 100 state fairs and festivals, and performed at countless air shows, military balls and special events. Although the mission of TOPS IN BLUE is currently multi-faceted in meeting the needs of the Air Force, it still maintains the original concept of "family entertaining family".
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