Keywords: Mary J. Blige National Mall3.jpg 030904-N-1993R-001 Washington D C -- Recording artist Mary J Blige performs on the National Mall during the Operation Tribute to Freedom NFL and Pepsi sponsored NFL Kickoff Live 2003 Concert Organizers provided priority seating for military members and their families Among the other performers were Aerosmith Britney Spears Aretha Franklin and Good Charlotte Operation Tribute to Freedom OTF was set up by the Department of Defense as a way for Americans to show their appreciation to our men and women in uniform http //www news navy mil/view_single asp id 9358 navy mil 2003-09-04 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Rob Rubio Public domain <gallery>Image Mary J Blige National Mall2 jpg</gallery> PD-USGov-Military-Navy Mary J Blige |