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Bernie McGrenahan is a stand-up comedian touring the globe expressing gratitude to our Military’s service members, civilians and dependents for their service to our nation!  This original Comedy ‘With a Message’ training has been delivered to over 300 military bases world-wide.  Bernie’s Stand-up comedy material breaks the ice, followed by his personal life experiences.
The ‘inspirational testimony‘ is the key factor to this program’s overwhelming demand and success. 
A true program of the heart. 
A tale of one person’s willingness to admit his shortcomings,
the courage to ‘ask for help’ and the resilience to ‘make a change’! 
Program Topics include
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Resiliency, Safety, Risk-Reduction, Substance- Abuse/Sexual Assault/Suicide Prevention & Bystander Intervention!  ‘Comedy “With a Message’ is where Laughter meets Inspiration and Resilience!
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Naval Support Activity Souda Bay- extending Joint and Fleet war-fighting capability!

What a great couple of days I’ve had here at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay!   Thank you for coming to see the programs and for the laughs!   See pics from the experience below. The presence of NSA Souda Bay is dedicated to taking care of the fleet and airborne operations in this strategically critical area of the world, which is their primary mission, and to building a new spirit of cooperation with our Greek Allies.  NSA Souda Bay routinely functions as a Naval Operating Base, Naval Air Station and Naval Weapons Station.  Thank you for hosting my “Comedy With a Four Star Message” program.  

NAS Souda Bay NSA Souda Bay_logo_medium Souda Chania hotel view Souda stage flag Souda bernie stage Souda postshow day 1 Souda Bernie and Master Chief Souda meetgreet day 1 Souda postshow b and sailors Souda football Souda sailors Souda B Chaplain Marie Tillman Hipple Souda Fish spa Souda Chania village  Chania Pier Chania sunset Chania Sunset dinner Chania sunset 2 Sean bday 

Above: Beautiful Souda Bay, NSA Souda Bay emblem, a view from my hotel room in Chania.  Me and the Master Chief,  Football with Eric Hipple. Tracey Tillman and Capt Ward.  Chaplain Dunn, Me, Retired SR Chief Marie Parker Capt Ward. Tracey Tillman (Opnav) NFL Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple.  Pics from today’s program.  Pics from Chania Pier.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my special brother Sean!!  I love you brother!

Personal messages to Bernie – click CONTACT and I will write you back personally.

 

By |May 4th, 2016|Categories: News|6 Comments

Naval Station Rota, Spain – the Gateway to the Mediterranean!

I have had an excellent time here in NAVSTA Rota!! Thank you to all of you joined me today at the Base Theater for my Comedy With A Four Star Message program.  You were awesome! See pics from today below!   The vision of NAVSTA Rota is to continue to excel as an enduring, strategically-located naval installation, providing operational and logistical support to all tenant commands and transiting warfighters.  NAVSTA Rota also plays a crucial role in supporting our nation’s objectives and defense, providing unmatched logistical support and strategic presence to all of our military services and allies.  

NAVSTA Rota Aerial Pier  NAVSTA Rota emblem Rota stage 1 Rota Live

Rota B w leader Rota meet and greet Rota postshow 1 Rota stage sailors 

Rota B with sailors Rota meet and greet Rota B stage Rota B w FF team

Rota Parasailers Rota B on beach Rota beach walk Marie Bernie Rota beach walk Marie Bernie2

Above: NAVTSA Rota Aerial pier, NAVSTA Rota emblem, pics from today’s program (program photos courtesy of MC1(SW) Brian Dietrick).  Me with Marie Parker out getting some exercise along the beach. 

Personal messages to Bernie – click CONTACT and I will write you back personally.

By |April 30th, 2016|Categories: News|26 Comments

Tinker AFB- America’s Air Force!!

Thank you to all of you Airmen and civilians at Tinker AFB who came to see my “Comedy With A Four Star Message” program at Team Tiker Auditorium and Fannin Hall today.  You guys were awesome!!  Thank you also to the SAPR staff for taking such great care of me while I was here.  You guys rock! Tinker AFB is the host site for the Air Force Sustainment Center. The mission of this center is to Sustain Weapon System Readiness to “Generate Airpower for America.” The Center provides war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through world-class depot maintenance, supply chain management and installation support.  

Tinker AFB  Tinker AFB emblem Tinker SAPR staff  Tinker SAPR staff 2 Tinker SAPR staff 3

 Above: A few images of Tinker and the Tinker SAPR staff.

Personal messages to Bernie – click CONTACT and I will write you back personally.

By |April 11th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Tinker AFB- America’s Air Force!!

“I Killed”- True Road Stories from America’s Top Comics Featuring Bernie McGrenahan

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The following show attendees were randomly picked to receive a copy of I KILLED:True Road Stories of America’s Top Comedians!

June 2015

12- Beale AFB- Tylher Coleman and Candace Dugo- prize contact info sent June 15
16- NAS Jacksonville- Emilie Magnon and Obin Robinson- prize contact info sent June 17
18- Naval Station Mayport- Sarah Keeling and Tony Cofer- prize contact info sent June 23
30- Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay- Matt Shields and Ashley McHale- prize contact info sent to Ashley on July 1.  Need email address for Matt please!

July 2015
1- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham- Josh Amberger and Ryan Shannon- sent Ryan’s book on July 7.  Sent Josh’s book on July 16. 
22- NCBC Gulfport, MS- Shawn Littrell and Melissa McLaughlin- prize contact info sent July 23
27-NAS Whidbey Island, WA- Jillian Lotti and Chris Tancrell- prize contact info sent July 28
28- NS Everett, WA- Sebastian Soto and Dustin Vong- prize contact info send July 29
29- NS Kitsap Bangor & Bremerton- Angela Toledo and Anthony Weitzel- prize contact info sent July 30

August 2015
4- Fairchild AFB-Anton Smith and Courtney Hawkins- prize contact info sent Aug 5
13- Naval Sub Base New London Groton, CT – Brandon Dean, Javier Vargas III and Joel Watson- prize contact info texted Aug 14
14- Tinker AFB- Brien Ward, AWV2 Alexander Santos and Daniel Marquez-prize contact info texted Aug 15
17- NAS Lemoore- Robert Buschman, Alma Loza, MA1 Tony Vuono and Airman Garcia Kenel- prize contact info texted Aug 18

September 2015
21- McAlester AAP- Bryan Smith and Carolyn Bennett- prize contact info sent Sept 21
23- Naval Station Norfolk-LTJG Patrick Foster, LT Jody L Brown and EM2(SW) Sherey Garcia- prizes sent Sept 25

November 2015
12- NNPTC Charleston- Rebekah Piccolo and Kyle Rosencranz
12- JB Charleston- Kyle Payne, Matenoa Taufa and Bernie Allemeier
19- NAB Coronodo- Daniel Zeiger and Jerry Palka
20- Pt Loma- Valerie Fundling and Adam Springsteen

January 2016
12- Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa- Matthew Struck, Amy Smith and Darren Drake- prize contact info sent Jan 13
14- ISA Air Base Bahrain- Aaron Angell and Katie McCalden- prize contact info sent Jan 15
20 & 21- NSA Bahrain- Brian Baldus, Daniel Currier and Isabela Dunklin- – prize contact info sent Jan 27

February 2016
2- NAF- El Centro – Eric Sayer, Rafael Cervantes and Zekyle Stockdale- prize contact info sent Feb 3

March 2016
2- US Air Force Academy Colorado Springs- Logan Feasline, Sean Harvey, Mitchell Robinson and Justin Katzovitz
15- NAWS China LAke- Rodney Lively, Christine Abing AND Nicholas Imperatore
16- NAS Fallon- Joshua Palomares, QM1 Timothy Kid and David Hazenfield
21- Luke AFB- Tim Hoffman, Tyler Hoffmeyer and Christian Sanchez
24- NOLF Imperial Beach-  Michael Alvarez, Richard Wade Bretia Hillnewman, Joseph P. Ragusa, and Richard Moran

Congratulations from The HAPPY HOUR Comedy with a Message staff!

Contact  Melissa@Comedyisthecure.com  to claim your softback copies of I KILLED !

By |April 11th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on “I Killed”- True Road Stories from America’s Top Comics Featuring Bernie McGrenahan