"American Idols" meet American military
The 11 finalists from the 2011 season of the television show American Idol pose for photos in front of an F-16C Fighting Falcon July 20 at the 301st Fighter Wing based at NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas. The finalists were featured in an Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service advertisement filmed in the wing's main hangar. They also met with members of the base's joint military population and their families. The 11 finalists are, back row, left to right: Stefano Langone, Haley Reinhart, Jacoob Lusk, Lauren Alaina, Paul McDonald, Thia Megia, Maima Adedapo and James Durbin. Kneeling are Scott McCreery, Casey Abrams and Pai Toscano. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. David Kurle)