SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Eric Sanchez, deployed to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, sings rhythm-and-blues artist Montel Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” during the Desert Idol competition on July 13 at a base in Southwest Asia. The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron sponsored the event, which had three rounds of judging. Sergeant Sanchez was crowned the winner, and was awarded a prize for $150. Sergeant Sanchez is deployed from the Portland Air National Guard, Ore. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Zach Derringer, a member of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, sings “Home” by rock group Daughtry during the Desert Idol competition on July 13 at a base in Southwest Asia. The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron sponsored the event, which had three rounds of judging. Sergeant Derringer finished in third place and was awarded a prize of $50. Sergeant Derringer is deployed from the 62nd Air Wing, McCord Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Audience members hold up signs supporting their favorite vocalist during the Desert Idol competition on July 13 at a base in Southwest Asia. The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron sponsored the event, which had three rounds of judging. The first, second and third place winners received cash prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master. Sgt. Mike Miller)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Rashaud Phillips, deployed to the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, sings “Apologize” by rock group One Republic during the Desert Idol competition on July 13 at a base in Southwest Asia. The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron sponsored the event, which had three rounds of judging. Airman Phillips was crowned the runner-up and awarded a prize of $100. Airman Phillips is deployed from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Audience members were treated to the comedy routine of Chief Master Sgt. Ray Wolowicz, deployed to the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, during the Desert Idol competition on July 13 at a base in Southwest Asia. The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron sponsored the event, which had three rounds of judging. The first, second and third place winners received cash prizes. Chief Wolowicz is deployed from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Mike Miller)

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Published July 15, 2008