By Eric Kowal, My MMA News Several notable UFC and Bellator MMA athletes departed the U.S. today for the Middle East where they will take part in a two-week “Fighters for Freedom” tour as part of Armed Forces Entertainment’s “Home for the Holidays” campaign. Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza will be joined by fellow… Read more »
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Bruce Campbell brings holiday cheer to our troops overseas
by Susan Leighton, 1428 Elm Bruce Campbell sat down with us for a quick chat to discuss his latest venture. The actor will be traveling overseas to give our troops a bit of holiday cheer with his game show, Last Fan Standing. Bruce Campbell will be teaming up with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring his… Read more »
Now you see it… or did you?
By Tim Holoday, Delta Wind FMWR and Armed Forces Entertainment titillated the curiosity of a paced house at the Aurora Community Activity Center on Fort Greely Wednesday evening as they presented world-famous illusionist Rob Lake for an up-front and personal encounter. Lake is known to many as a participant on the widely popular reality show… Read more »
AFE to Showcase American DJ, Diplo
From Markets Insider Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is proud to announce that Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, will be bringing the beats to troops stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland Oct. 31, 2019. “It’s an honor to be able to play for the troops stationed in Greenland. I hope I’m able to get… Read more »
Rapper Gnash, singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy set to tour US bases in Japan this month
By Christian Lopez, Stars and Stripes A pair of chart-topping musicians are bringing their talents on a tour of U.S. military bases in Japan, according to Armed Forces Entertainment. Gnash — whose 2016 song “I Hate U, I Love U” featuring Olivia O’Brien peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 — will join… Read more »
Sweet Siren Sounds Off in Germany
Top 40 Hit and Classic-Rock band, Sweet Siren, performed across American Army bases in Germany this August for their first Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The Minnesota entertainers, represented by Time Music Agency, brought a slice of home to U.S. troops over two stops. Other highlights from the tour include: The band was able to play… Read more »
What to Do on Your 72?
Labor Day weekend has arrived! There will be time to sit by the pool and grill, or maybe you’ll be looking at memes on Facebook while on duty. Either way, we’re giving you our tips to celebrating during the long weekend. Wherever you’re stationed, we’ve got your back with some ideas that will get you… Read more »
Songwriting Experience for Veterans Inspired by AFE Tour
By Richard Sisk, Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding a partnership with a Nashville nonprofit that links veterans with professional songwriters and musicians at retreats the VA describes as “helping veterans share and cope with military experiences through music.” Bob Regan, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and founder of “Operation Song,” is up-front about the group’s goals:… Read more »
Chris Kroeze returns from overseas tour with troops
From WQOW Barron’s Chris Kroeze is back on U.S. soil after spending the Fourth of July holiday overseas singing to our troops. The Voice finalist was in the Middle East and Africa. While we do not know exactly where he played, we do know that he held 11 performances for our troops abroad as part… Read more »
Kid Ink, Jason Derulo take their talents to troops in the Pacific
By Carlos M. Vazquez II, Stars and Stripes Popular hip-hop artist Kid Ink recently wrapped up a whirlwind Pacific tour, where the “Show Me” and “Main Chick” rapper performed for thousands of troops at bases in Korea and Japan. Sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, the six-performance jaunt kicked off on July 2 at Osan Air… Read more »