Why America is Talkin Bout These Army Singers

Published: Sept. 13, 2023, 9:30 a.m.

b'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\\u2019s Got Talent, impressing the judges and making it to this month\\u2019s 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\\u2026 and perhaps belt out a tune or two\\u2026\\n\\xa0\\nGuests:\\nSSG Marcus Gilbert, U.S. Army\\nSGT Damarielis Vargas, U.S. Army\\n\\xa0\\nCredit:\\nAmerica\\u2019s Got Talent clips courtesy of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and Maidmetal, Ltd.\\n\\xa0\\nDonate:\\xa0If you are interested in supporting AUSA\\u2019s educational programs, such as this podcast, please visit\\xa0www.ausa.org/donate.\\nFeedback:\\xa0How are we doing? Email us at\\xa0podcast@ausa.org.\\nDisclaimer:\\nAUSA\\u2019s Army Matters podcast primary purpose is to entertain. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners please note that you are not being provided professional advice from the podcast or the guests. The views and opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of AUSA.'