In July of this year millions across the country were blown away when the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus appeared on the talent show America’s Got Talent, impressing the judges and making it to this month’s semifinals. But the Chorus has been around for decades, telling the story of the Army through song and performance. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with two Chorus members, SSG Marcus Gilbert and SGT Damarielis Vargas, to talk about the Chorus, their favorite performances, the intimidating nature of Simon Cowell… and perhaps belt out a tune or two…
Guests:
SSG Marcus Gilbert, U.S. Army
SGT Damarielis Vargas, U.S. Army
Credit:
America’s Got Talent clips courtesy of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and Maidmetal, Ltd.
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