Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma hosted an American Idol LIVE! Tour 2011 meet and greet today for members of the Armed Forces and their families.  Fans quickly filled the Exchange Store, waiting for a chance to meet and obtain autographs from popular Idol performers.  While some fans expressed disappointment with the extremely short amount of time allowed per person and restrictions such as not allowing one young girl to have her violin case signed, most were thrilled to simply catch a glimpse of their favorite Idol and exchange a quick hello or grab a signature.

Despite tight security, the always-exuberant Casey Abrams suddenly hopped out of his seat to meet the embrace of a starry-eyed teen who stepped up to him with unbridled enthusiasm, creating what undoubtedly became an instantly treasured memory for the young fan.  Lauren Alaina bounced and bopped her way through the session, while Thea Megia graced fans with her effervescent smile as she expressed humble appreciation for each of her fans. Naima Adedapo brought her own unique sense of style and flair to the scene, right down to a pair of exceptional, beautifully designed earrings that perfectly complimented every part of who and what Naima is.

Despite the excitement, Jacob Lusk kept his cool and appeared to simply drink in the moment while seated at the end of the signing table.  Stefano Langone sat at the opposite end, matching Jacob's calmness while still managing to exude the charming personality, occasionally flashing the quick smile that quickly gained him high status in the hearts of people across the nation during his time on American Idol.

Season winner Scotty McCreery  got plenty of love from his followers.  With a casual outfit and baseball cap pulled low on his face, he sat in the middle of his fellow Idol singers and signed off his autographs with a cool, calm and collected attitude.

Kudos to American Idol and their sponsors for giving their time to our service men, service women and their families. Tinker Air Force Base deserves many thanks for hosting this event, giving members of the military a rare chance to meet American Idol contestants for no charge. The look on the faces of the fans who crowded into the main base Exchange expressed just how much this moment meant to them and their families and will not be forgotten anytime soon.