2020 is a year unlike any we have ever lived through. But if you’re a sports fan, you especially know. With virtual offseasons, pandemic-proofed training camps, and even digitized crowds, one can wonder if sports will ever be the same. Or if you’ll ever see the cut-out of yourself in the stands! Even the Hank… Read more »
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Sharing Good Vibes this International Country Music Day
You’re not afraid to get a little down and dirty, so why should your music? Come celebrate International Country Music Day with AFE. Thursday, September 17th is International Country music day! On this day, we celebrate the country music musicians and fans across the world just like you. What better way to celebrate our service… Read more »
A Salute to the US Constitution: Fun Facts You May Not Know About Our Founding Document
As we celebrate Constitution and Citizenship day on September 17th, here are some fascinating facts about the US Constitution you might not know. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. Beginning with the iconic phrase “We the People,” the signing of the US Constitution set in motion an example… Read more »
10 Historical Battlefields You Can Visit in Microsoft Flight Simulator
To test out Microsoft’s New Flight Sim, we’ve flown to 10 of the most historic battlefields to find out if they’ve been faithfully recreated in the game. If you’ve ever looked at a map of the earth, picked a random place to go with your finger, and imagined what it must be like to go… Read more »
Heat Wave Summer Lookback
Were you there when Stone Temple Pilots lit up the night on the 4th of July during Exercise RIMPAC at Joint Base Pearl Harbor in 2018? The first live firing of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti Ship Missile certainly wasn’t the only thing making waves in the Pacific that Summer. Over 25,000 Naval personnel from… Read more »
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
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
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 »