From Bob Swaney

FHF presentation lineup, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Buckles-- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is shining the spotlight on America's troops and their families in the DC/Baltimore area by donating to them complimentary tickets to Zing Zang Zoom and conducting several military-related special events. March 18th saw a Wounded Warrior tribute at the Verizon Center in DC. Wounded Warriors and their families also attended a special preshow before doors were opened to the public. During the special preshow, Feld Entertainment Chairman & CEO Kenneth Feld presented a pachyderm painting to the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org) to be auctioned off at its annual fundraising golf tournament. March 26th at the Patriot Center in Fairfax marked the eve of the Month of the Military Child where military children and their families were honored during the show. Also for that performance, an Air Force family served as Guest Ringmasters to recognize the Year of the Air Force Family. On April 14th at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, military children and their families from five military support organizations will be honored guests. During its current run in the area, Ringling Bros. will also present special children's events featuring show performers at two military installations. (photo courtesy OASD(PA). Bob Swaney