A child somersaults during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Independence Day events at Incirlik included a Strongman Competition, a concert from the American Idol Tour and a firework display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Rowles, 39th Operations Squadron, whistles for a performer during the opening acts for the American Idol Tour concert July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Independence Day events at Incirlik included a Strongman Competition, a concert from the Idols Tour and a firework display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Members of the American Idol Tour perform during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The singers signed autographs and performed several songs for attendees of the event. The visit was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
A fireworks display concludes the Independence Day events July 4, 2012 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Independence Day events at Incirlik also included a Strongman Competition and a concert from the American Idols Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
A member of the U.S. Army attempts to lift a 180-pound boulder during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The competition was part of the Independence Day activities sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and was followed by a concert and fireworks. Members of the U.S. Army who are temporarily stationed at Incirlik participated in the events to build camaraderie on the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Members of the American Idol Tour and members of Team Incirlik sing the National Anthem before a fireworks display during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Idols Tour visit was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
A member of the U.S. Army cheers for a participant during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The competition was part of the Independence Day activities sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and was followed by a concert and fireworks. Members of the U.S. Army who are temporarily stationed at Incirlik participated in the events to build camaraderie on the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Colin Benward crowd-surfs during the American Idol Tour concert July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Members of the tour performed several popular songs for attendees of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Adrien Madison, member of the American Idol Tour, performs during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The visit was sponsored by the Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Airman 1st Class William Jones, 39th Maintenance Squadron, attempts to lift a 200-pound boulder onto a platform during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Jones placed third in the competition, which tested physical strength using a series of heavy-lifting events. The competition was part of the Independence Day activities sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and was followed by a concert and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Members of the audience wave cell phones and lighters during the American Idol Tour concert at the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Members of the tour performed several popular songs for attendees of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Sharon Clarke, wife of Julian Clarke from the 39th Contracting Squadron, cheers for her husband during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Both husband and wife took first place in the competition for the male and female categories, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Brett Loewenstern, a member of the American Idol Tour, perform during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The visit was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
A contestant attempts to lift a 200-pound boulder onto a platform during the Strongman Competition July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The competition was part of the Independence Day activities sponsored by the 39th Force Support Squadron and was followed by a concert and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Colin Benward and Rachel Zevita, members of the American Idol Tour perform during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The visit was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Capt. Gina McKeen, 39th Air Base Wing public affairs officer, sings "River Deep" during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. McKeen performed with other winners from the Incirlik Idol and The U Got Talent competitions as opening acts for the American Idol Tour during the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
Adrien Madison, member of the American Idol concert tour, performs during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The visit was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
A teen performs a dance routine during the Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Winners of the U Got Talent and Incirlik Idols talent competitions held in the spring were given the opportunity to perform as opening acts for the American Idols tour at the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)
American Idol contestant Ta-Tynisa Wilson holds a microphone for a member of the audience to sing during a performance at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey's Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park. Team Incirlik celebrated Independence Day with various activities, food and live entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
American Idol contestant Ta-Tynisa Wilson sings to a member of the audience during a Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Team Incirlik celebrated Independence Day with various activities, food and live entertainment (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
American Idol contestant Colin Benward plays guitar while performing during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The Independence Day events at Incirlik included a Strongman Competition, a concert from the American Idol tour and a firework display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
American Idol contestant Ta-Tynisa Wilson performs during the American Idol Tour concert during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event offered Team Incirlik an opportunity to celebrate Independence Day despite being away from America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
American Idol contestants dance on stage during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The performance included covers of several current and classic songs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
American Idol contestant Kendra Campbell performs during the American Idol Tour concert during Independence Day celebrations July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Following the concert, the event fizzled out with a firework display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
American Idol contestant Ta-Tynisa Wilson performs during the American Idol Tour concert during Independence Day celebrations July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The tour was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
American Idol contestant Brett Loewenstern performs during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event included a performance from six members of the American Idol tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
Senior Airman Christopher Greevebiester, 39th Maintenance Squadron, plays with pinwheels July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Team Incirlik celebrated Independence Day with various activities, food and live entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
A child waves a flag during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Activities included competitions, food and live entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
A volunteer splashes into the dunk tank during Independence Day celebrations July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The activities included competitions, food and live entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
Senior Airman Johnathan McKee, 39th Maintenance Squadron, celebrates Independence Day July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event, which was hosted by the 39th Force Support Squadron, offered members of Team Incirlik an opportunity to celebrate Independence Day despite being away from the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
Airman 1st Class Megan Davidson, 39th Contracting Squadron, eats a root beer float during Independence Day celebrations July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event offered Team Incirlik an opportunity to celebrate Independence Day despite being away from America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/released)
Members of Team Incirlik applaud during a performance at Independence Day celebrations July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The event included a performance from six members of the American Idol Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)
Senior Airman Terence Bow, 39th Comptroller Squadron, celebrates during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2012, at Arkadas Park on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Activities included competitions, food and live entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William A. O'Brien/Released)