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Actress and model Gabrielle Tuite poses forthe camera as she holds the American flag

during a reenlistment ceremony at CombatOutpost Callahan March 12. Tuite, along withCynthia Watros, Bonnie-Jill Laflin and formerwrestler Diamond Dallas Page, were on a12-day tour visiting U.S. troops. (U.S. Armyphoto by Spc. Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO,4th Inf. Div., MND-B)

Sgt. Christopher Haskell, a Colorado Sp rings, Colo., native, meetswith actress Cynthia Watros (right) and Los Angeles Lakers scoutBonnie-Jill Laflin at Combat Outpost Callahan March 12. Watros andLaflin were visiting the troops along with model and actress GabrielleTuite and former pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. Haskell serveswith the transportation section in Company F, 1st Combined Arms

Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghd ad. (U.S. Army p hotoby Spc. Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B)

Spc. Jerome Harrison, a Columbus, Ohio, native, holds the heavyweightwrestling title belt as he poses between former pro wrestler Diamond DallasPage and model and actress Gabrielle Tuite at Combat Outpost CallahanMarch 12. Harrison serves as a truck driver in Company F, 1st CombinedArms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad. (U.S. Army photo by Spc.Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B)

Former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page holds the American flag as hestands behind Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, as they reenlist at Combat Outp ost Callahan March 12.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.,MND-B)

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COP Callahan Soldiers meet, greet famous supportersBy Spc. Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div., MND-BMar 15, 2008 - 1:09:17 PM

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Blackanthem Military NewsCOMBAT OUTPOST CALLAHAN, Iraq - Former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, along withactresses Gabrielle Tuite, Cynthia Watros and the NBA's first and only female scout, Bonnie-Jill Laflin, paid amorale-raising visit to Soldiers stationed in Combat Outpost Callahan March 12.The celebrities signed autographs to the capacity crowd of Soldiers from 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 68thArmor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, talkedto them and posed for pictures in an afternoon filled with smiles and lifted spirits.The presence of three-time world champion Page Joseph Falkinburg, better known as Diamond Dallas Page,brought back memories for the Soldiers who watched him wrestle when they were children.

"Diamond Dallas Page, I watched him as a kid," said Spc. Jerome Harrison, a Columbus, Ohio, native, whoserves as a truck driver in Company F, 1-68 AR. "I liked his character. He's a strong guy. This is the first timeI've ever see him in my life."Harrison said the celebrities' visit was definitely a change in the routine, and it helped raise the morale of theSoldiers."This is my third time to Iraq," said Page. "In fact, I just got back from Afghanistan about a month and a halfago. I went there with a couple wrestlers, like Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and Nicolai Volkhov. We went tothe different FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) over there. I was here in 2004, then 2006 and now in 2008."Page said he visits Soldiers because he loves their "warrior spirit."

"It doesn't matter where is the war," said Page. "If our warriors are out there fighting, then it greatly concernsall of us."Page said he doesn't just bring autographs and pictures to the Soldiers who grew up watching him wrestle,but he also talks to them about living life."If I'm in a war zone, and I start getting shot at and blown up, I'm not going to panic," said Page. "I'm going tolook to the guys and tell them to calm down. Of course, I would never be in that position here. I'm 52 years old. But for the kids around here, it'sabout how you react."Page said he and his fellow visitors had a very warm response from the Soldiers at the COP - and it inspired the touring group."I want to thank our chain of command for making this happen because this really helps us out," said Harrison. "This is really good for us to lift ourspirits."

Tuite, a world traveler and renowned model, has posed in several fashion and style magazines, such as US, People, InStyle, In Touch, Men'sFitness, Physical, Ironman, Women's World, Muscle and Fitness and Stuff Magazine. Her film credits include Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and aco-starring role in Miss Cast Away. Currently, she is focused her career as an actress and host.

A Daytime Emmy Award winner for her role in CBS soap opera, Guiding Light, Cynthia Watros possesses a Bachelor in Fine Arts from BostonUniversity. She was a cast member on ABC's "Lost" series and recently completed the new NBC miniseries "Fear Itself." The actress who is alsoknown for her roles in shows such as Titus, The Drew Carey Show and guest starring in Law & Order and Spin City, will be seen in the upcomingfilms: Calvin Marshall, Frank and American Crude.

Bonnie-Jill Laflin is a scout for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and has had recurring roles on Baywatch and Ally McBeal and guest appearances on

Nash Bridges, The Jaime Foxx Show and CSI.

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Staff Sgt. Garfield Alexis, a Brooklyn, N.Y.,native, is put in a "Diamond Cutter" by formwrestler and three time heavyweight worldchampion Diamond Dallas Page at CombaOutpost Callahan March 12. Alexis servesa section chief in Company F, 1st CombinArms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry DivisioMulti-National Division - Baghdad. (U.S. Arphoto by Spc. Elvyn Nieves, 3rd BCT PAO4th Inf. Div., MND-B)

Model and actress Gabrielle Tuite, actressAngeles Lakers' scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin anthree-time world champion Diamond Dallap la qu es th at w ere p re sen te d t o t hem as ato the Soldiers of 1st Combined Arms BattRegiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thCombat Outpost Callahan March 12. (U.SNieves, 3rd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B

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