| Washington D.C.—At the Armed Forces Entertainment annual conference held March 12-14 in Austin, Texas, Lieutenant Colonel Tamara Moes, chief of Armed Forces Entertainment, presented the distinguished 2007 Eagle Award to Richard (Dureil) Farnell of Camp Butler, Japan and USAF Captain Robert Davis of Glons, Belgium.
Established in 2005, the Eagle Award recognizes individuals whose exceptional contributions help Armed Forces Entertainment achieve success and fulfill the mission to provide the best in up-and-coming entertainment to troops overseas. The individuals eligible for the award include Armed Forces Entertainment country and site coordinators, which are military, civilian or contract personnel that have been instrumental in planning, coordinating, scheduling, supporting and/or hosting Armed Forces Entertainment tours.
“It is has been my honorable pleasure to announce and celebrate the 2007 Eagle Award recipients,” said Lt. Col. Moes. “These individuals have shown exemplary leadership skills, selfless dedication and commitment to the mission of Armed Forces Entertainment. The Eagle Award is more than a distinguished mark of excellence, it is also a message of appreciation from our organization. We recognize that our success is contingent upon everyone involved in these tours.”
Farnell serves in the Marine Corps Community Services at Camp Butler, Japan. Managing an annual budget of $1.5 million, he coordinates the operational procedures behind all of the base’s tours. He has consistently proven himself to be an asset with his expertise, professionalism and thorough management skills. Through hard work and streamlining internal systems, Farnell has made the entertainment program more efficient and has gained the respect of peers, as well as developed strong relationships with vendors and contractors.
Capt. Davis currently oversees the NATO Programming Center (NPC) in Glons, Belgium. The NPC has been in place for 31 years, but Capt. Davis was the first to add this remote 200-person installation to the Armed Forces Entertainment circuit. Through his dedication to finding performances that fit his audience and consistent marketing, he has obtained phenomenal attendance rates to the shows, including nearly 100 percent of center personnel and families.
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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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