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Download the PDF Version Dear Public Service Director, Country music legend Reba McEntire has teamed up with the U.S. Air Force to provide four positive, timeless radio messages. Our latest public service announcements (PSAs) are titled "Never Give Up!" (:30), "Stay in School!" (:30), "Thank You" (:30) and "Say Yes to a Drug-Free Life!" (:30). They focus on achieving your dreams, the importance of getting an education, giving back to our nation's heroes, and making positive life choices regarding drug and alcohol use. These PSAs, which have no end date for use, can be aired as soon and as often as possible. Also available for your station's use is our holiday radio special titled Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas featuring Reba. Hosted by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Cowley, the show features tracks from Reba's latest album "My Kind of Christmas," which includes collaborations with Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Lauren Daigle. Reba also shares a song she wrote with her mom from her first-ever gospel album "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope" that was released earlier this year. The show includes PSAs from Reba along with country music stars Vince Gill and Darius Rucker. It also includes spot breaks that allow your station to sell advertising within the show. We hope you'll take advantage of this special and air it as time allows during the holiday season. Produced by Air Force Recruiting Service and recorded at Spotland Productions in Nashville, Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas is available in both 60- and 30-minute formats. For any questions regarding the PSAs or holiday special, please contact our distribution representative, Shaliza Thomas, at Connect360 Multimedia (e-mail: sthomas@c360m.com; ph: 212-624-9187). Thank you in advance for your consideration and for sharing these important messages. Sincerely yours,

Timothy J. Hanson Chief, Strategic Marketing Division U.S. Air Force

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Please help share these new and important public service announcements from the U.S. Air Force featuring country legend Reba McEntire. We encourage you to learn more by listening to the first of the PSAs titled “Never Give Up!” (:30) featured below.

These PSAs and Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas are available for review at http://www.c360m.com/PSAConnect/usaf/.

(Air Force Tech Sgt. Michael Cowley and Reba McEntire)

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RADIO PSA SCRIPTS

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“Never Give Up!” (:30)

Reba McEntire: Hey I'm Reba McEntire. In life you'll hear a lot of people tell you that you can do anything you want. I'm here to tell you that's true. Since I was a little girl I dreamed of becoming a successful singer and entertainer. It took a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance to find my success but it was worth it. I never gave up on my dreams. Remember you can never have a dream come true until you've had a dream. This message is brought to you by the U.S. Air Force.

“Stay in School!” (:30)

Reba McEntire: Hey I'm Reba McEntire. Growing up in Oklahoma I had big dreams of becoming a successful country music singer, but I also knew the odds were against me and that I needed an education to fall back on. Studying never got in the way of my dreams. In fact, school gave me lots of opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise with my career. Please stay in school and try your best. You never know where a good education might take you. This message is brought to you by the U.S. Air Force.

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RADIO PSA SCRIPTS

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“Thank You” (:30)

Reba McEntire: Hey I'm Reba McEntire. Building my career has taken a lot of dedication, sacrifice, and support from my family, but nothing like the dedication and sacrifice the men and women of our armed forces and their families demonstrate everyday. So whether you're currently serving, a veteran or a military family member I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do. It's what you do that allows my family to enjoy all the freedoms of our great country. May God bless you and God bless the USA. This message is brought to you by the U.S. Air Force.

“Say Yes to a Drug-Free Life!” (:30)

Reba McEntire: Hey this is Reba McEntire. You know over the years, I've seen many people fall victim to drugs and alcohol. Sadly some of them never recover and some of them aren't here anymore. Drugs and alcohol not only negatively impact your career but also your relationships, your finances, your health and so much more. The good news is that we have choices and you can choose to say yes to a drug-free life style. And if you're suffering right now from addiction, please reach out for help. This message is brought to you by the U.S. Air Force.

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AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

These PSAs are available for digital download below: http://www.c360m.com/PSAConnect/usaf/

NO END DATE FOR USAGE

Never Give Up! (:30) Stay in School! (:30)

Thank You (:30) Say Yes to a Drug-Free Life! (:30)

Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas (60:00, 30:00)

Connect360 has developed an easier way for stations to report PSA airings via a new website. This replaces

our PSA reply forms and sending responses by fax or e-mail.

Please visit the following website to provide PSA usage information for this campaign: http://psa.c360m.com/?p=M137062

Please let us know your preferences on receiving PSAs by contacting

Shaliza Thomas via email at sthomas@c360m.com or by phone at: (212) 624-9187.