Article By Gordon Woodworth,The Chronicle. August 5, 2010

Local comedian Vinnie Mark said a 26-day USO tour he made in May to Iraq, Afghanistanand Kuwait was a life-changing experience. “It was tremendously emotional,” he told The Chronicle. “We have the best and
bravest troops in the world, and after getting an up-close and personal look at what is going on over there, I have a greater appreciation for what these men and women are doing.”