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Hey, what's up? My name is Doug Parker. Thank you so much for checking out this episode of Cruise Radio.

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All right, so last week, Carnival Cruise Lines was here in Jacksonville, Florida,

which was really nice because I didn't have to travel anywhere.

They had a big announcement right there at the Wells Fargo building on the 34th floor

overlooking downtown downtown and they're

teaming up with Operation Homefront and doing some really, really cool things that will transition

to the onboard experience as well with the military and the families and all of that. Also,

country music superstar Carrie Underwood was there. So we had a chance to ask a couple

of questions to carry as well. But first,

we had a chance to talk to Senior Cruise Director of Carnival Cruise Lines, John Heald. Here's what John had to say. We're here with Senior Cruise Director John Heald, who, you just celebrated, what, a 51st birthday? I hate you. I have no idea what you talked about. You look, by the way, you look great. Thank you, mate. What are you down to now? But I think I am shrinking. Yeah, I'm trying to lose

weight. It's your fault because you look great. Thank you, mate. Yeah. What are you down to now? But I think I am shrinking.

Yeah, I'm trying to lose weight.

It's your fault because you look great yourself.

Have you been? Good, man, good. Can I just say before you ask me questions, congratulations on all your success. I really appreciate that. Absolutely. Let's talk about the event today. Operation Homefront, Carrie Underwood, Jacksonville, Florida.

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