Travis AFB, CA! Happy Hour Rolls in……..

I love my home State. Digging it here at Travis AFB, CA. Feels good to be back! Thank you Travis AFB for hosting my ‘Happy Hour’ Tour. I hope all of you Airmen make it a point to come and say hello while I am here June 4-5, 2012. I bring more than laughs…….I make you think! Come see for yourself!

God Bless America! Mt brother Sean and I, Me LIVE!

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By Bernie McGrenaghan|2012-06-10T02:25:40-07:00June 1st, 2012|News|84 Comments

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84 Comments

Veronica McGregor June 4, 2012 at 10:08 am

Dude! You were freaking awesome today! Loved your show!
Maggie Mata June 4, 2012 at 10:11 am

Thanks for the laughs and education on alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse. Yes, we all have a story. I tell mine to my troops often. God bless you Bernie.
Travis Luttrull June 4, 2012 at 10:12 am

Hey man, you were awesome today. Very funny, and your story was very informing. Keep it up!!
Simon Shelton June 4, 2012 at 10:12 am

You, sir, are really funny. I love how you combine humor with important messages. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Kristin Giesler June 4, 2012 at 10:15 am

That was an awesome show you just put on! Thank you so much for taking the time during your “honeymoon” to hang out with us! You rock! And congrats on the marriage!
Alyssa Turner June 4, 2012 at 10:17 am

Bernie thank you for your comedy and amazing message! With much appreciation, Lt Turner
Samuel Cash June 4, 2012 at 10:19 am

Thanks Bernie! I was there!
Yolanda Backus June 4, 2012 at 11:17 am

Always a complicated message to convey–nothing like some life experience to really touch people. Thank you.
mike doug June 4, 2012 at 12:01 pm

You killed it! Look forward to seeing you come back!
CMSgt John Evalle June 4, 2012 at 12:41 pm

Bernie, On behalf of all Travis Leadership – thank you for sharing your time, comedy, and powerful messages. WR Chief John Evalle, 60 AMW/CCM
Tracy Popey June 4, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Great message – awesome delivery! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
amanda solo June 4, 2012 at 1:28 pm

Your act this morning was funny and inspreational. I really enjoyed it. Thank you! And Congrats on your wedding!

-Amn Solo
Jake Lagodzinski June 4, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Loved the Show Bernie! You made a killin! Keep up the good work;)
Lukas June 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

You killed Bernie!
Kirk Vanderpool June 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Awesome show, you really killed. I enjoyed your message and you really made me laugh.
Danielle Scott June 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm

Thank you for sharing your story!
Roland LaFrance June 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm

What a fantastic show, Bernie, hilarious AND moving–you killed today! Thank you for supporting the world’s best Air Force!
Brandon Costantini June 4, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Thats a very tough message to relay and your presentation was a great way to laugh and definitely get ur message across. Thank You!
Dario Gutierrez June 4, 2012 at 3:35 pm

“you, your funny you!”(my attempt at a Robert Deniro impression) and thank you for your service
courtney harper June 4, 2012 at 4:28 pm

You were great and what a great and hard story you shared with us! Thank you!
Jackson Goss June 4, 2012 at 5:40 pm

Bernie! Great show! I was cracking up about the toilet paper joke, you made me laugh til I was crying. Thanks!
Lt Col Mike Phillips June 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm

Bernie,
We lost my brother 7 years ago, but not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. Your stories today reminded me just how much I miss our Friday afternoon phone calls. Thanks for sharing your stories and message in a way everyone could relate!
Lt Col Mike Phillips, 60 CS/CC
Steven Nelson June 4, 2012 at 7:12 pm

Awesome show you should defiantly come back again next year. Man area in the grocery store was awesome.
David Rothas June 4, 2012 at 7:33 pm

Congratulations on the recent wedding and thanks for coming to Travis and sharing today.
Mercede Dalton June 4, 2012 at 8:05 pm

Just wanted to say your show was great. I’m aspiring to be a comedian. I especially liked the fact that you have a real valid message for folks. Keep rocking.
Beth Weaver June 4, 2012 at 8:11 pm

Thank u for sharing your story. FIRST comedian to make me laugh. Very touching also.
Travis Reed June 4, 2012 at 8:20 pm

Show was great boss. Looking forward to the next one.
Matthew Garza June 4, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Thanks so much for coming out to Travis. Great message and well delivered. Well done, come back soon!
Maynard Galvez June 4, 2012 at 11:33 pm

Thanks for sharing your life experiences with us. Very inspiring!
Tyler Laude June 4, 2012 at 11:46 pm

Amazing show, Bernie!
Mark June 5, 2012 at 10:03 am

Great show this morning at the Travis base Theater! Looking forward to your next stop at Beale or LA Air Station!
Adam Bozeman June 5, 2012 at 10:04 am

You look way older in person than your poster. Great show with a great message. Thanks for doing what you do.
Will Rawlings June 5, 2012 at 10:06 am

Thanks for the show Bernie. Your message really hits home with me. You brightened my day.
Jason June 5, 2012 at 10:09 am

I thought your show was very funny. You knew how to mix humor and real world situations to a tee. Thank your for taking your time and talking to the 1%. Keep up the good work.
Chris Reicherts June 5, 2012 at 10:10 am

Very cool, thank you!
stephen barlak June 5, 2012 at 10:21 am

BERNIE you killed Travis..Awesome show, hope your shows always kill en. Thanks again.
Ryan Carpenter June 5, 2012 at 10:25 am

Thanks! Best mandatory event I’ve been to in 15 years!
Craig Heckel June 5, 2012 at 10:32 am

Thank you for coming to Travis!..and thanks for sharing a great message and powerful story.. come back again!
April Ligato June 5, 2012 at 10:37 am

Thanks for sharing your story.
SSgt Mariann Harris June 5, 2012 at 11:00 am

Bernie, it’s been great working with you! You are a true blessing from God! He has given you an AMAZING gift! It was nice being able to make your stay a great one and I am glad that I was part of making this trip happen!! We will be in touch! Thank you for your advise on the loss of my brother as well, I appreciated the time spent talking about our brothers that are in heaven!!!!
– Mariann, Mental Health Tech
Dwayne Johnson June 5, 2012 at 11:32 am

Excellent show and even better message! Thanks for visiting Travis AFB.
A1C Melissa Davis June 5, 2012 at 11:35 am

Hey Bernie, Thanks for everything we talked about and the story you told. Your an inspiration and You Killed your show. I’m sorry for what happened to you but happy that you were strong enough to turn your life around and become the person you are today. Congrats on getting married. 🙂
Raymond Sloan June 5, 2012 at 11:36 am

Thanks for the food for thought! Great show! Thanks. You killed!
Captain Kimbray McNeal June 5, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Bernie,

Your message was AMAZING!!! Your story reminds me of my favorite scripture in the bible— Jeremiah 29:11 (For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future. I pray that God continues to bless you, as you touch the lives of all you encounter.

~LCSW, Mental Health Officer~
Captain Kimbray McNeal June 5, 2012 at 12:57 pm

Forgot to say that I had a GREAT time despite the fact that you called me out for snorting… LOL!!!
Keith Vershay June 5, 2012 at 2:22 pm

Great show. Great message. Keep up the good work!
johan clay June 5, 2012 at 2:23 pm

I was there Mr. B
Love the show and thanks for supporting the troops
Claire June 5, 2012 at 2:27 pm

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SSgt Elizabeth Bilyeu June 5, 2012 at 2:32 pm

You killed it today!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your life experiences and delivering such a positive message!!!!! I really appreciate you!!!!
Amanda Wallace June 5, 2012 at 2:36 pm

Great Message!! Very funny and got a great point across! Cant wait to see your show the next time around!
Scott June 5, 2012 at 2:38 pm

Great show! Its great to hear life lessons from someone who has walked that road. Thanks for sharing your story – very powerful!
J.A.C. June 5, 2012 at 2:38 pm

Hey B, that was great today. Those briefings are usually a MAJOR drag so it was nice to have a bit of laughs before the serious stuff. Thanks.
Amanda June 5, 2012 at 2:45 pm

Great show today! Really enjoyed the stand-up and was moved by your life’s story.
George Kreopolidis June 5, 2012 at 2:59 pm

You Killed it today Bernie! Great job!!
Barbara June 5, 2012 at 3:02 pm

BEST briefing I’ve ever attended at Travis AFB Base Theater — totally awesome!!! What a great message! I laughed so hard I cried but, I enjoyed every part. I love it laughter with an amazing life story. Keep on sharing! We need to hear it — your message was so powerful and inspiring! Thank You!
Jerimy Pickering June 5, 2012 at 3:17 pm

Awesome show today thanks for the laughs and your personal story.
Anthony DeVaughn June 5, 2012 at 3:23 pm

I will say I have been to alot worse briefings on the topic. I was there
Josh June 5, 2012 at 3:29 pm

Great show Bernie! I was there. I hope you get to KILL AGAIN SOON!
Jeff Robinson June 5, 2012 at 3:31 pm

I was there and as said above you killed it. maybe your next base will have larger showers for you!
Michael June 5, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Great show thanks for coming! Not only are you hilarious but your message was strong.
Martha Harrah June 5, 2012 at 3:49 pm

Bernie,
I loved your show today! You killed it!
Greg June 5, 2012 at 3:51 pm

I was there, great show Bernie! Thanks for your message!
Jeff June 5, 2012 at 4:39 pm

Awesome show… great comedy and message for all! Moving. Thanks for sharing your lessons so we may not make the same mistakes
Jessica Smith June 5, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Bernie,

Thank you for the show. You managed to turn a mandatory event into something worth attending. Not only were you hilarious, but you were also able to bring home a strong message, that was powerful enough to impact us all! 24 years of sobriety is such a huge accomplishment and not one that will ever go unnoticed by either your family, friends or fans. Thank you for sharing your story and message with us. We all know at least one person struggeling with some sort of substance abuse and we need more people like you who are willing to encourage people to stand up/against one another if/when it is needed. We really appreciate and respect what you’re doing for us. May God always be with you and your family. Have a blessed day.

Sincerely,

Jessica
Sarah Shin June 5, 2012 at 5:51 pm

Nice transition into leaving a heartfelt message
Tommy Mazzone June 5, 2012 at 6:13 pm

You delivered a tough message in the best way possible…using humor. Even during the “message” you found a way to make people smile and laugh. I truly believe what you said resonated with this afternoon’s audience. But if you only made a connection with one person, it was well worth it. I appreciate the time and effort you’ve put in to developing your message, crafting it and delivering it to the military…especially using your own life experiences as the fodder. Thank you very much!
Sean Shepherd June 5, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Thanks for coming out again. Your show is really quite entertaining and even seeing it for a second time I thought it was great. You should give me a book though. I like to read stuff.
Chris June 5, 2012 at 6:47 pm

A perfect combination of comedy and seriousness! Thank you Bernie!
chad June 5, 2012 at 7:47 pm

hey, i am looking at your web site. good show.
David Cushman June 5, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Thanks for coming out & sharing your message. Even though I had to sit through it “Four Freaking Times”, I still enjoyed it and thought you provided a valuable message to our Airmen!
Matt June 5, 2012 at 8:40 pm

Great show that got the message across loud and clear! Thanks for your amazing support of our Men and Women in Uniform.
Katie June 5, 2012 at 9:12 pm

Second time I saw you here at Travis; I still laughed even though I saw your show last time. Thank you for sharing you story and sending a powerful message through laughter.
Sarah June 5, 2012 at 9:12 pm

Thanks for coming out! The show was a lot of fun 🙂
Elisa June 5, 2012 at 9:59 pm

I enjoyed your show. You killed it! Thanks for the laughs and sharing your story.
Jason Barrett June 5, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Sir, your show was inspiring and an absolute roller coaster ride. Thanks for sharing some very personal stories with us. Even for a stand up comedian, that is courageous.
April Barrett June 5, 2012 at 10:14 pm

That was way better than a powerpoint presentation.
I really enjoyed it and thanks for the laughs and for sharing your emotional and timely stories. I would say that you “killed it” 🙂
Jennifer L. Smith June 5, 2012 at 11:26 pm

Thanks for the Show! It was AWESOME!!
Gary Ash June 6, 2012 at 6:10 am

Bernie… I know I am sliding in late, but wanted to know you did a great job at Travis AFB. The message was crystal clear and the approach was awesome. THANK YOU for sharing your story. You Rock!
Gary Ash June 6, 2012 at 6:11 am

Bernie… I know I am sliding in late, but wanted YOU to know you did a great job at Travis AFB. The message was crystal clear and the approach was awesome. THANK YOU for sharing your story. You KILLED it! There, I think I got it right that time. Ha!
Jennifer Bingham June 6, 2012 at 10:29 am

Bernie, thanks so much for coming out and telling us your story! It was so much better listening to you instead of watching some power point! You are awesome and so brave to tell your story to everyone like that! Thanks!!
Andrew derwae June 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm

Awesome show! Thanks Bernie!
Dana Hendrix June 6, 2012 at 12:54 pm

Great Show! Thanks for the awesome message and visiting Travis AFB
TRAVIS AFB Tyler June 6, 2012 at 3:28 pm

great show. really good message. Also very inspiring
Brad Fiore June 6, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Thanks Bernie, for coming out and speaking to us. You had some awesome lines. I completely agree with you though, everyone has something different that they’ve gone through but it’s a pain all the same. I hadn’t laughed like that in awhile, so thank you for that as well, it was a great morale booster.