This year will mark the 49th anniversary of the withdrawal of the U.S. combat forces from Vietnam. In 1974, a year after the end of the war, President Richard Nixon declared 29 March the first Vietnam Veterans Day. The commemorative day was signed into law and declared a U.S. flag code day by President Donald… Read more »
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Special March Holidays in Alaska and Hawaii
Every March, military personnel deployed to Alaska and Hawaii discover unique state holidays. Seward’s Day in Alaska and Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii each celebrate the important contributions of men who shaped the future of these states. The Department of Defense considers military bases in Alaska and Hawaii to be OCONUS or “outside the continental… Read more »
Cheerleaders, Musical Acts, Comedians and Hockey Pros Head Overseas for AFE’s Mid-Winter Run
Armed Forces Entertainment is chasing away mid-winter blues with a variety of entertainment.
In Honor of Women
Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate women in our ranks, and learn more about extraordinary women in our past and present. A proclamation of March as Women’s History Month has been made by our U.S. presidents annually since 1987. Every National Women’s History Month is accompanied by a theme. This… Read more »
Hail to Presidents Day – and U.S. Presidents
It’s been part of most American lives since grammar school, but how was the day chosen and who are those it honors?
Honoring America’s Black Military Trailblazers
The most recent census shows more than two million African Americans currently serve in the U.S. military. During Black History Month, AFE takes a look at a few early leaders whose military service set the standard and whose prominence and bravery continue to lead as an example of patriotism and sacrifice. In the early days… Read more »
Football Rivalries are a Laughing Matter
NFL fans have been tussling over team rivalries since the first game kicked off in 1920. They’ll probably continue to tussle every week until the end of time. If you’re still ticked about the 14-0 rout of the Panhandles by the Triangles in 1920, you’re a rivalry diehard. RIVALRIES FOR THE AGES Chicago Bears and… Read more »
Big Game, Big Snacks
It’s nearly inconceivable that anyone can watch NFL games without snacks. And after all these years as a football fan, it’s time you fielded an unbeatable snack-attack strategy. So as you gear up for the in-person AFE Pro Blitz tour coming your way, or prepare to watch the Big Game on TV, here are some… Read more »
From the Academy to the Field
With the 2021 Army-Navy football game in the rear view mirror, are you going to see West Point and Annapolis players in future NFL games or on the AFE Pro Blitz tour? When a service academy football player dreams of going pro, it’s not as easy as signing on the dotted line after college graduation…. Read more »
NFL Bod Workout
Sure, some of it may be genetics, but NFL player bodies are made, not born. Just like your own PT, professional football players build on their regimen of hard work, good nutrition and laser focus to be ready for the rigors of the job. When you meet current players during the AFE Pro Blitz Tour… Read more »