THANKSGIVING WITH CHEF ROBERT IRVINE
Gather around the table this Thanksgiving for an unforgettable dining experience with renowned chef Robert Irvine. Bringing his signature culinary expertise and passion for bringing people together, Chef Irvine will serve a holiday feast inspired by the flavors, traditions, and comfort of home. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or newfound companions, this special event is designed to make the season feel a little closer and a lot more memorable.
Join us for an exceptional Thanksgiving meal and a chance to enjoy one of the season’s most cherished traditions. Grab your friends, come hungry, and make this year’s celebration one to remember, complete with delicious food, festive spirit, and a taste of home!
| Tue 17 Nov 2026 | JB ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON | MEET AND GREET |
| Thu 19 Nov 2026 | CLEAR SFS | MEET AND GREET |
| Fri 20 Nov 2026 | FT WAINWRIGHT, AK | MEET AND GREET |
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 | EIELSON AFB, AK | MEET AND GREET |
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How do I get schedule information on specific shows?
We make it easy. The calendar and menu of events are categorized by genre and region, right here on our site.
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Why do entertainers perform for the military?
Performers need to perform. It's in their DNA. Plus, going on tour with Armed Forces Entertainment is an opportunity for artists to give back and honor the sacrifices deployed servicemembers and their families make on behalf of our country. For up-and-coming artists, touring with AFE is a great way to build an audience. For established artists, it's an up-close-and-personal way to say thanks to fans.
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How much do tickets cost?
It's FREE to attend every Armed Forces Entertainment show. Every single show, every single time.
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Why are there occasional schedule changes?
Sometimes emergencies and personal challenges pop up for scheduled artists. Add the uncertainty of world politics, and tour agendas inevitably shift. We rush the updates to the effected venue and make changes to the online show schedule as quickly as possible. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen, and we're sorry for the inconvenience.
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Can I invite non-military people to AFE events?
It depends on the rules of your installation. In general, yes, non-military guests are allowed at AFE shows. But military personnel are our priority.
Chef Robert Irvine is a world-class chef, entrepreneur, and tireless philanthropic supporter of our nation’s military. As the host of the Food Network’s hit show Restaurant: Impossible, he has helped struggling restaurateurs turn their lives and businesses around.
In addition to his restaurants—Fresh Kitchen by Robert Irvine at Joint Base Andrews and inside the Pentagon—he is the owner of Robert Irvine Foods, Irvine’s Spirits, and the Lansdale, Pennsylvania-based distillery Boardroom Spirits.
A portion of the proceeds from Chef Irvine’s endeavors goes to the Robert Irvine Foundation, which supports servicemembers and first responders. The foundation funds training programs for service dogs, mental health and wellness services for veterans, mobility devices for people with disabilities, and much more.
For his charitable work and service on numerous United Service Organizations (or USO) tours, Chef Irvine has received several civilian honors, including being named Honorary Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy and receiving the Medal of Honor Society’s Bob Hope Award.
He is also the author of four cookbooks: Mission: Cook! My Life, My Recipes, and Making the Impossible Easy, Impossible to Easy, Fit Fuel: A Chef’s Guide to Eating Well, Getting Fit, and Living Your Best Life, and Family Table, his most recent book, Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success.
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