VH1 Divas Salute the Troops

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart were among the performers at the Marine Corps Air Station show in San Diego.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Snooki, a presenter at the event, told reporters on the red carpet that she was honored to be a part of the tribute.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

A glimpse of Brandy’s shock and surprise as fireworks go off outside the photo booth to mark the end of the concert.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Keri Hilson covered Aretha Franklin‘s “Respect” with the help of Sugarland.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Comedian Jeffrey Ross poses with Sgt. Robert Koonce.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals collaborated with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart for the show.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was also a presenter at the show.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Fighting for freedom? Rapper M.C. Lyte looks ready to throw the first punch.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

“As I Lay Me Down” singer Sophie B. Hawkins stepped out in support of the troops.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Nicole Murphy poses with Michael Strahan, former star of the NFL’s New York Giants.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Even a Geico Caveman showed up for the celebration.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Victoria’s Secret model Marisa Miller strikes a pose in the photo booth.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)