U.S. servicemembers deployed worldwide will get a special Valentine's Day serenade from the largest medical musical group in the United States.

The nonprofit Veterans Administration-National Medical Chorale and Symphony Orchestra performed a selection of classical, popular and patriot music before a Pentagon audience Feb. 6. It will be broadcast to overseas troops on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, on the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Radio and Television Service.

Victor Wahby conducted the 300-member musical group in the Pentagon auditorium. The group spans the United States and has members from the Department of Veterans Affairs system and the non-VA health care community. The group was founded here in 1991.

Celebrities Ed McMahon of "Tonight Show" fame and ABC television news journalist Cokie Roberts co-hosted the Pentagon event that was performed before veterans groups and servicemembers. The program's theme was "For the Love of America -- A Musical Love Letter to the Troops."

Mr. McMahon, a retired Marine Reserve colonel, voiced his support for America's servicemembers, noting they are heroes.

"Keep your chin up, OK? We're rooting -- for you," he said.

"Hang in there, all of you out on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan or aboard ships in the middle of the ocean," Ms. Roberts said.

The program also featured a series of personal readings by other celebrities, such as Washington Times journalist Tony Blankley, and members of Congress and senior military leaders.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Giuliano, a member of the U.S. Army Chorus, participated in the event. Together with the musical group's Susan Joy Bishai, they sang Lee Greenwood's, "God Bless the USA," among other selections. The Army Chorus, he said, is a component of the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own).

Sergeant Giuliano said he enjoys singing to servicemembers, especially those who serve in harm's way.

"It's indeed an honor and a pleasure," he said.

The concert was co-sponsored by DOD's "America Supports You" program. Attendees were asked to write thank you messages that will be delivered to overseas-deployed troops later this year.

Harriet Ginsburg was among scores of attendees who filled out postcard-sized "America Supports You" message cards after the concert.

"The concert was great," Ms. Ginsburg said. "I'm filling out my cards and (I) love our troops."

Ms. Ginsburg added a personal message for U.S. servicemembers.

"Save America. Keep America safe," she said.