Renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns Headlined Army Week Gala in New York

Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns was the featured guest performer at the 239th United States Army Birthday Gala at the historic Union League Club on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

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Christopher Page, CEO of the Army Week Association and a U.S. Army veteran, said, "Army Week New York is part of a week-long series of events to celebrate and give thanks to those who have volunteered to support and defend our Constitution, as well as their families. We're pleased to have legendary performer Anthony Kearns join us for an evening of gratitude."

Mr. Kearns said: "I'm honored to return to New York City for the U.S. Army's grand celebration at the historic Union League of New York City." Last month, Kearns sang 'The Lord's Prayer' in dedication to American military members at the 2014 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. The concert was broadcast on PBS and also featured the nation's military leaders including the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The 239th United States Army Birthday in New York City will be emceed by Greg Kelly, co-host of Good Day New York (Fox 5 NY) and a former co-host of Fox and Friends. The evening's Special Military Guest of Honor is General Raymond Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, who oversees the country's largest military service of approximately 530,000.

Above is a photo of tenor Anthony Kearns with U.S. Army General Ray Odierno the black-tie gala celebration of the 239th birthday of the U.S. Army!

Photo Credit: Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle, Photographer of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Courtesy of Kirsten Fedewa & Associates, L.L.C.