SPRINGFIELD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2006--The SemperComm Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization founded to boost the morale of U.S. service members stationed at overseas remote bases, announced today country singer and major U.S. military supporter Aaron Tippin will be performing during its annual fund-raising gala Thursday, May 11, 2006.

Tippin rose to fame during the 1991 Gulf War with his hit single, "You've Got to Stand for Something." His patriotic streak came to the forefront again with 2001's "Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly," which Tippin produced immediately following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. All proceeds from that single were donated to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund.

Tippin is expected to entertain a crowd of approximately 700 military, Congressional, federal agency and major business leaders and their guests during the SemperComm event at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.

"We are thrilled to have Aaron Tippin performing at our gala this year. We couldn't have asked for a better fit, since Aaron is such a big supporter of the military," said Lara Coffee, SemperComm Foundation executive director. "I'm sure his music will not only be a big hit, but his song lyrics will also fill the room with pride in our great nation and especially for those serving our country."

Tickets for the gala are still available, and are $200 for the general public or $125 for active-duty military personnel; $75 of the price is tax-deductible. Silent auction donations are also still being accepted. Proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction go to support The Foundation's mission. For more information, to donate or to purchase tickets, contact SemperComm at 703-923-7611 or go to www.sempercomm.org.

About The SemperComm Foundation

The SemperComm Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization founded to boost the morale of U.S. service members stationed at overseas remote bases, by providing them with the means to communicate with loved ones back home and with access to a variety of entertainment equipment in order to make life at remote postings more bearable. The name SemperComm (Always Communications) is derived from the Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). SemperComm is supported by its title partner, Computer Systems Center Incorporated (CSCI); its entertainment partner, Stars For Stripes; and its presenting sponsor, PC Recycler. For information about SemperComm, visit www.sempercomm.org.

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