Houston Texans Cheerleaders

The Houston Texans cheerleaders perform a cheer and dance routine for the troops here at the Club Iwakuni ballroom.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Marines and sailors gathered to see the Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform an enthusiastic cheer routine at the Club Iwakuni ballroom.

“The performance was upbeat and encouraging,” said Lance Cpl. Rosbel Alvarado, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ground support equipment maintenance.

“I had a lot of fun.” Prior to the Club Iwakuni performance, the cheerleaders held a cheer and dance class at the IronWorks Gym where children of all ages were given the opportunity to practice cheer routines.

“I think it lifted up the morale greatly,” said Alvarado. “Everyone seemed very involved. We should have more events like these.”

The cheerleaders arrived in Okinawa, Japan where they held the tour’s first performance at Camp Hansen. After their performance at Hansen, the cheerleaders have been traveling base to base, visiting troops stationed in Okinawa.

With countless hours of traveling and little rest time between performances, the cheerleaders often have to overcome fatigue and jet-lag while maintaining enthusiastic and energetic personas during their performances.

“Because of the jet-lag it’s difficult to keep up energy, but we all encourage each other and try to keep the morale going,” said Lindsay Slott, Houston Texans cheerleader.

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Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens

On August 19, 2009 at McDaniel College, Joe Flacco throws passes to receivers during Military Appreciation Day at Baltimore Ravens training camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Chris Schepers / Released, 175th Wing/Public Affairs, WARFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Maryland)

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No. 5 Baltimore Ravens Quarterback. Personal information, Date of birth: January 16, 1985. Place of birth: Audubon, New Jersey. Height: 6 ft 6 in. Weight: 245 lb. Career information: College: Delaware. NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18. Debuted in 2008 for the Baltimore Ravens.

Career history: Baltimore Ravens (2008–present) Roster status: Active Career highlights and awards. All-American Third Team (2007) ECAC Player of the Year (2007) All-CAA First Team (2007) CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Year (2007) 2008 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year 2× 2008 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (Weeks 8 & 17) AFC Offensive Player of the Week (2008) NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month (October 2008).

Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2011. Pass attempts 1,939. Pass completions: 1,175. Percentage: 60.6. TD–INT: 79-46. Passing yards: 13,686. Passer rating: 85.7. Stats at NFL.com

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Elisha 'Eli' Manning New York Giants

Elisha "Eli" Manning of New Orleans, Louisiana – Mr. Manning was the number one pick of the 2004 NFL draft. In his first full season of play, Manning helped the NY Giants secure the 2005 NFC Eastern Division Title throwing 3,800 yards and 24 touchdowns. None of this is surprising given Mr. Manning’s impressive college and prep career at Ole Miss and Isidore Newman High School respectively.

At Ole Miss, Manning earned numerous academic and athletic accolades including the Maxwell Award (nation’s top player), the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (top senior quarterback), The Sporting News Radio Socrates Award (for excellence in academics, athletics, and citizenship), and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2003, the same year he led the Rebels to a SBC Cotton Bowl victory. Other recognitions include multiple appearances on the Ole Miss Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls, the NCAA’s Today Top VIII Award (the highest honor awarded by the NCAA to student-athletes), and was a finalist for the Draddy Award (top student-athlete in the nation).

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