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Comedians' tour fires off big laughs for the troops
October 12, 2006 download story

Comedy group to tour with Armed Forces Entertainment through Southwest Asia

Comedians Johnny Dam, Lee Levine, Gabriel Lopez, BJ Johnson and Frank Lucero have come together to deliver non-stop laughs to the troops stationed in Southwest Asia. The Armed Forces Entertainment comedy line-up will take place Oct. 15-Nov. 13 and will be led by veteran comedian and tour manager Dam.

“I lost a cousin in the Pentagon on 9/11 so I feel it is my duty to my family and my country to support the troops in any capacity I can,” said Dam. “We all feel strongly about performing a top-notch show and bringing laughter in any way possible to the military stationed abroad.”
The touring comics have been performing from four to 12+ years and have entertained all over the U.S. Dam and Levine have performed on stage with comedic geniuses like Carlos Mencia, Brett Butler, Pablo Francisco, Robert Schimmel and Craig Shoemaker.

“The troops thoroughly enjoy the entertainment that a diverse and seasoned group of comedians bring to overseas venues,” said Army Captain Trevor Garrett, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager for the Southwest Asia circuit.

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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.


To learn more about the comedians, visit www.entertainmentmax.net.

 

 


                           

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