Saturday, October 20, 2007 Rachel joined Kristina McGrath and Patty Nalepa, 2007 Star-Spangled Salute Gala Co-Chairs, as they welcomed several wounded soldiers at the 25th Annual USO of Illinois event.
	WLS Radio's Roe Conn was this year's host at the USO Star Spangled Salute and introduced Rachel during the stage presentation.
	Rachel takes part in the 25th Annual USO of Illinois Star Spangled Salute at Chicago's Navy Pier. Gown by Badgley Mischka.
	A supporter of the USO and fan of Gary Sinise and the LT Dan Band, actor Mykelti Williamson takes a moment to meet with Rachel.
	United States Coast Guard, Silent Drill Team invites Rachel to participate in a drill excerise during the Gala dinner.
	Rachel addresses the crowd at the USO gala.
	Rachel is introduced to General Richard B. Myers, USAF (Ret), Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
	Rachel congratulates 2007 USO Heart of a Patriot Award Recipient, ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in January 2006
	Also a recipient of the 2007 USO Heart of a Patriot Award, ABC Cameramen, Doug Vogt, was injured during a roadside bomb in Iraq in January 2006.
	Rachel is the newest member of the United States Coast Guard's Silent Drill Team.
	A Chicago native and big USO supporter, actor Gary Sinise and the LT Dan Band performed at the Star-Spangled Gala.
	After a little encouragement from Gary Sinise, Rachel sings along to the chorus of "Sweet Home Alabama" with the LT Dan Band.
< Back	Rachel joins a couple of soldiers in a simulated bunker at the Navy Pier.