Celebrities such as Betty Grable performed at Croft USO shows. This captain got to rub elbows with the famed pin-up star. The man facing the camera is Maj. Richard W. Copeland, the Croft Special Services officer.
Joe Pizzimenti placed his tuba on the floor (seen on right) to take this photograph. Spartanburg radio stations WSPA and WORD broadcast live shows featuring Croft band members.