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It’s Labor Day Weekend 2020! What will you do with your 72?

Monday, September 7th, is Labor Day in the United States. On this day, we pay tribute to the strength of every American worker. On June 28th, 1894, Labor Day was signed into law by President Grover Cleveland, marking the first Monday in September as a Federal holiday. AFE salutes the dedicated men and women, in… Read more »

The AFE Resource Guide for Active-Duty Military and Families – September 2020

Stay smart, safe, and entertained with this wealth of resources for active-duty military and their families At Armed Forces Entertainment, it is our mission to bring you the best in entertainment, wherever you’re stationed. Although our regularly scheduled concert tours have been postponed this summer, we are working  to bring you resources and online entertainment… Read more »

14 Fun Facts You May Not Know About Military Working Dogs

Military working dog with handler

This National Dog Day, AFE remembers our brave K-9 heroes who put their lives on the line to keep our US Military safe.   As the saying goes, every dog has its day. In this case, that day is August 26th, which marks National Dog Day. At AFE, we think it’s important to look back… Read more »

A Celebration of Radio History

Graphic image of an old radio on solid blue background

August 20th marks National Radio Day, commemorating the invention of the radio.   Radios give us instant access to real-time information, reach across borders, and provide us not only with tactical comms, but also with our favorite music. For this reason, the radio holds a special place in our hearts. To mark this momentous day,… Read more »

Military Life? We Have Your Playlists

We’re serving up a fresh batch of playlists so you can get your groove on With the recent launch of our AFE Music hub, we’re working to deepen the experience we deliver. And in this special August update, we’re bringing you new Spotify playlists that will keep you going wherever you’re stationed, or for any… Read more »

Happy Birthday to the DoD

In Celebration of the brave men and women who protect our freedoms, here are some more fun facts you didn’t know about the DoD The U.S. Department of Defense was established on August 10th, 1949. Yep, you heard that right. The DoD is only 71 years old–that’s pretty young for such an important department of… Read more »

Coming to the Stage is Our New AFE Music Hub

We’ve revamped our Music Events page to bring you an all-new AFE Experience! The Armed Forces Entertainment family is proud to announce the unveiling of our new music hub. We’ve envisioned a one-stop-shop for you to get your groove on, while keeping you up-to-date with the latest AFE military tours and concerts coming to a base… Read more »

A Salute to Father-in-Laws

Father-in-Laws: fear ‘em, tolerate ‘em, love ‘em… We’re kidding, but let’s face it. Our in-laws aren’t chosen, but they are family forever. In times like these, we should savor and capture every moment we share with our families and loved ones, whether near or far away. So this Father-In-Law day, let’s give our “Dad” the… Read more »

On the 51st Anniversary of Boots on the Moon, A Salute to Service

Did you know that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were US Armed Service veterans? AFE presents a look back on our heroes who landed on the moon. On July 20th, we celebrate the anniversary of the very first boots on the moon, as Neil Armstrong (Commander), Buzz Aldrin (Pilot, Lunar Module), and Michael… Read more »

Join Lzzy Hale and Gibson Gives in Helping our Heroes through the power of Music

Guitars 4 Vets helps veterans cope with PTSD through the therapeutic healing power of music. In our latest installment of Homegrown, join G4V Ambassador Lzzy Hale and Gibson Gives to find how you can help our heroes. For more than a decade, Halestorm has toured with the likes of Alice Cooper, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour,… Read more »