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:
Resiliency, Safety, Risk-Reduction, Substance- Abuse/Sexual Assault/Suicide Prevention & Bystander Intervention! ‘Comedy “With a Message’ is where Laughter meets Inspiration and Resilience!
For more, please click here to read Bernie’s BIO
COMMANDER APPROVAL LETTERS
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Fort Greely, Alaska
ARMY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US Army Installation Management Command
P.O. BOX 31269
FT Greely, Alaska 99731
July 18 2011
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Dear Bernie,
On behalf of the Soldiers, DA Civilians and Families of Fort Greely would like to thank you for bringing your message here on January 26th 2011. At first at thought you may have been, a” Brick Short,” coming to the very interior of Alaska in the dead of winter is a serious matter. The temperatures here that time of year are 50 degrees below 0 and often drop to 70 below when the winds are blowing at 30 MPH.
After speaking with you on the phone, you explained that you were going to rent a car in Fairbanks and drive the 100 miles to Fort Greely; I quickly realized that you were completely unaware of the severity of Alaska winters. Because of the solid ice on the roads, I could onlyhope that you would be willing to fly on military aircraft. I was relieved when you told me that would not be a problem.
The day of your flight from Fort Wainwright to Fort Greely it was so cold that the UC35 Cargo plane had broken down and was replaced with a C23 Sherpa. You didn’t even flinch at the thought of traveling on such a rough bird.
Upon arrival you executed a flawless show with your important message done at the most important, and often deadliest time of the year. The turnout for you show was the best ever, not only because of your skilled delivery of such a difficult subject, but also of the severity of the Alaskan Winter with its long dark cold days.
Fort Greely is a remote Missile base located 100 miles South of Fairbanks. Most of the population is pretty much trapped here for the winter with little to do for 9 months of the year. Your, Comedy with a Twist, couldn’t have come at a better time. Once again, thank you!
Daniel J. Carnett
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Manager
Army Substance Abuse Program Manager
Ft. Greely, AK 99731
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NAS Jacksonville, FL
NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT
1063 USS TENNESSEE AVENUE
Mayport, FL 32228-0024 May 03 2011
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Dear Mr. McGrenahan:
Your strong commitment to honor the men and. women who serve this great nation was clearly evident on July 12, 2011. The Sailors from NAS Jacksonville greatly appreciated your outstanding Alcohol, Drug & Suicide Prevention presentation. Your innovative approach to discussing this very important subject was enjoyed by all in attendance and surely made a tremendous impact. Thank you for your support and dedication!
J. D. MACLA
Captain, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer
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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vance AFB
AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Vance Air Force Base
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Dear Bernie,
I just wanted you to know that your “Comedy is the Cure” presentation on alcohol and high risk behaviors, especially sexual assault, has received nothing but praise from our personnel, from airmen to leadership. You have a unique ability to pair comedy and tragic life events seamlessly and keep the audience totally engaged. After your presentation, I was stopped a number of times on base by folks wanting us to know how great your presentation was and hoping that we’d have you return. I have received more positive feedback on “Comedy is the Cure” than on any other training we’ve presented in my four years this position. It says a lot about your ability to capture an audience when “mandatory” training is bragged on so highly by attendees.
If anyone would like to contact me about your training, I can be reached at DSN 448-5598.
Sincerely,
Sheryl McMullen
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
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NAS Jacksonville, FL
NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Commanding Officer
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Dear Mr. McGrenahan,
I cannot thank you enough for your steadfast determination in making the U.S. Fleet Forces Sexual Assault Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training Workshops held on 15-16 June 2015 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida a resounding success! The Comedy is the Cure – Happy Hour presentation was a resounding success with our young Sailors and your willingness to share your own personal story truly resonated with the audience. Again, thank you so much for all that you do to educate our Military and Civilian personnel.
Sincerely,
H. WANAMAKER
Captain, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer