Page 11 - Ft. Irwin High Desert Warrior, April 2019

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Popular comedians bring laughter
and cheer to NTC in 2, separate events
High Desert Warrior 11 April 5, 2019
Events
by Janell J. Lewis Ford
Garrison Public Affairs
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Some nation- ally-known comedians visited the National Training Center in February to bring our military community some laughs.
The Family and MWR featured four comics— Dante Rusciolelli, Crystal Powell, Jessica Wellington and Rebekah Kochan from the Last Comic Standing at Shock- wave. About 100 turned out for a good time and even had the chance to take photos and chat with the comedians on Feb. 23.
There was also a last-minute treat from the Bob Hope USO and the 1/25 SBCT UMTs on Feb. 27. They welcomed come- dian TJ McGee, who is one of the original members of “In living Color” and has made several appearances on BET’s Comic View, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and headlined the top comedy clubs across the U.S. He has played in film, television and commercial roles. TJ is an extremely versatile artist who appeals to all ages and backgrounds. Soldiers and residents enjoyed listening to his Min- istry of Comedy.
Janell J. Lewis Ford
Dante Rusciolelli
From left: Chrystal Powell, Rebekah Kochan, Dante Rusciolelli and Jessica Wellington pose after their comedic performance for the Fort Irwin community at Shockwave.
TJ put on a clean comedy show at Fort Irwin’s Center Chapel, thanks to the USO.
Chrystal Powell kicked off the laughs during the Feb. 23 comedy show at the Shockwave restaurant, which featured comics from “Last Comic Standing.”
Janell J. Lewis Ford
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