Female fronted, Ballentine proves old school rock is still in, as it embarks on its fourth Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The in-your-face, 80s inspired rock, pop and punk group is determined to put on an unforgettable performance March 15 ñ 24 at Thule Air Base in Greenland.

ìWe have a blast performing for the troops,î said lead singer, Heather Ballentine. ìDoing these tours give us a chance to make some great friends. There are soldiers who saw us perform in 2002 that still keep in touch. Just makes you realize how much it really means to them.î

With moves like Mick Jagger and a look that resembles Pat Benatar, Ms. Ballentine is sure to captivate the troops.

ìThey are hungry for performers like Ballentine,î said Capt. Luke Hardaway, U.S. Air Force circuit manager for the European region. ìA high energy show like theirs gets the crowd going and will no doubt be a hit.î

Opening for acts such as Blondie and appearing on VH1ís ìLife of the Partyî, Ballentine is packing houses across the country. The groupís music can be heard in more than 20,000 theaters across the United States and its hit album ì4Uî is available in stores nationwide. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ballentine can be found playing in local bars, festivals and colleges along the West Coast.

Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment.

Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.

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