Category: News

A Celebration of Radio History

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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 »

Feel the Spirit of Friendly Competition this National Video Game Day with MWR

No matter where you’re stationed, it’s easy to join your fellow service members for some Esports tournament action this Summer. Wednesday, July 8th is National Video Game Day. Whether you play Madden, Call of Duty: Warzone, League of Legends, Fortnite, Valorant, or Apex Legends, here is your excuse to sit back, relax and enjoy your… Read more »

The Summer-BBQ-Anywhere Fourth of July Mixtape

No matter how you’re celebrating July 4th in 2020, we’re serving up this hot mix of patriotic bops and timeless classics to fuel a day of safe and sound Fourth of July festivities. This 4th of July, AFE celebrates and commemorates the sacrifices service members have made for our lasting freedom and independence. From the… Read more »

An Important Health and Safety Update

In response to Guidance from the U.S. Department of Defense, all physical tours up until August, have been postponed. The DoD is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Armed Forces Entertainment is dedicated to providing entertainment and supporting deployed… Read more »