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Max Impact rocks Ft. Belvoir USO

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  • By Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter
  • 11th Wing Public Affairs
FT. BELVOIR, VA --  Max Impact, The U.S. Air Force Band's premiere rock ensemble, became the first musical group to perform at the USO Warrior and Family Center on Ft. Belvoir, Va., May 22, 2013. The newly-opened center is home to state-of-the-art amenities and invites all visitors to take a break while enjoying brand-new lounging areas, complimentary snacks and state-of-the-art interactive entertainment options.

To help promote the USO's mission on Ft. Belvoir and kick off the summer season, Pamela Horton, USO Bethesda program manager, invited Max Impact to perform at the newly-opened center in conjunction with a free community-wide barbecue.

"This center has just opened and we want everyone to know we're here," said Horton. "Max Impact's uplifting music has definitely helped draw a crowd.  Hopefully after this performance everyone will come out to enjoy the other unique opportunities the Ft. Belvoir USO will have going on here all summer."

In addition to the free barbecue, the USO center on Ft. Belvoir is slated to host numerous family-friendly centered events in the coming months to include several date and movie-themed nights.

"We love playing for the USO," said Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, Max Impact lead male vocalist. "Our mission and the mission of the USO are so similar - we want to give back to service members and their families. This event is a perfect example of what we're both all about."

By pairing up for this event, Max Impact and the Ft. Belvoir USO have helped start off an eventful summer on Ft. Belvoir.

"We're really grateful to The U.S. Air Force Band and Max Impact for coming out here to show their support," said Horton. "Everyone seemed to really enjoy their performance and the fun they brought along with them. We hope to foster this relationship much more in the near future."