McAlester AAP- What an amazing day!!

What an honor it was to be invited here to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant!! Thank you to all who attended and gave me such a wonderful welcome and response. And a big thank you to Debbie White, the Audiovisual team, Public Affairs Team, Col Herron and the EAP staff for your outstanding hospitality!! See pic of all of us below. (MCAAP) is a weapons manufacturing facility whose mission is to produce and renovate conventional ammunition and ammunition related components. The plant stores war reserve and training ammunition. McAlester performs manufacturing, industrial engineering and production product assurance. The plant also receives, demilitarizes and disposes of conventional ammunition components.

CONGRATS TO “I KILLED” RAFFLE BOOK WINNERS: BRYAN SMITH AND CAROLYN BENNETT!!

McAlester AAP entrance

Above: a couple photos of MCAAP. Me, Debbie White and the EAP staff, The Audiovisual Staff and Public Affairs team, Col Herron addressing the audience before the training!

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By Bernie McGrenaghan|2015-09-22T12:07:24-07:00September 19th, 2015|News|62 Comments

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62 Comments

Jeana Kaskie September 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Enjoyed your show today.
- Harry Williams September 21, 2015 at 4:46 pm
  
  Very good program. Kept everyone’s attention.
Darrell Elliott September 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Excellent presentation!!
Jessica Mantooth September 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Thanks for the laughs and sharing your story! 🙂
Luis Acevedo September 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Good job. thanks for the message
Kevin September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

Bernie, I was there today! Thanks for coming to MCAAP to share your story. You rock, Bro!!!
L Forbes September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

Thanks for sharing your story.
Michael McNutt September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

Enjoyed your show at Mcaap. Definitely better than a slideshow
Loxi Sykes September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

I was there!
Coni Fields September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

You had a rough crowd but they did loosen up after a while. Enjoyed. Thanks Coni
Yvonne O'Daniel September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

You did a great job playing to a tough audience.

Thanks for your story
Jim Conroy September 21, 2015 at 1:26 pm

Just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. God Bless
Jeremy snow September 21, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Thanks for sharing
Katy Williams September 21, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Bernie I was there! The show was great, and I loved the message!
Patsy Wade September 21, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Very Good
Larry Coxsey September 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm

Thanks for the message. Good Job.
Robert Byrd September 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm

Great presentation!
Charmae Stanley September 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm

This is the second time I have been able to enjoy your show; with the first being as a soldier. Your story is memorable, impacting, and one that needs to be told.
Kelli Spears September 21, 2015 at 1:31 pm

Enjoyed the presentation at MCAAP today.
Ronda Shirley September 21, 2015 at 1:32 pm

I enjoyed the session.
Maria Parham-Franks September 21, 2015 at 1:32 pm

Great message. Thanks!
Gary Zachary September 21, 2015 at 1:34 pm

Good job keep up the good work!!!! I was there.
Nikki Tacheira September 21, 2015 at 1:35 pm

Great Job! The best training on this subject that we have ever had.
Charlie Gillaspie September 21, 2015 at 1:36 pm

Thank you for sharing your story.
Jennifer Wilson September 21, 2015 at 1:37 pm

I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more! Great job!!
Carolyn Bennett September 21, 2015 at 1:37 pm

Thank you for sharing your amazing story!
Rick September 21, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Great Job..
Shaney Bennett September 21, 2015 at 1:39 pm

Your story really touched me! Thanks for coming to Mcalester and sharing!
Sandy Rose September 21, 2015 at 1:42 pm

Thanks for sharing your story and visiting McAAP!
J.D. Smart September 21, 2015 at 1:44 pm

Great job Bernie, I enjoyed your comedy and appreciate your story.
Kevin Mouser September 21, 2015 at 1:48 pm

Great message. Enjoyed your show.
Sherri September 21, 2015 at 1:56 pm

You provided entertaining training. Thank you.
Don chapman September 21, 2015 at 2:01 pm

thank you
Sammie Kinchion September 21, 2015 at 2:04 pm

Great presentation Outstanding training. Thank you.
Josh Stout September 21, 2015 at 2:05 pm

Bernie, it was a pleasure getting to visit with you today. Thanks for the laughs and sharing your story.
Shannon Nichols September 21, 2015 at 2:07 pm

Your show was great, and I loved your message. You made me laugh and cry. God Bless You!!
Connie Dunlap September 21, 2015 at 2:09 pm

Great message! Keep sharing your story.
Darren Wolf September 21, 2015 at 2:10 pm

Thanks for the laughs Bernie! I have been going to these things for 23 years now and I have never had such a good time while learning about something so important. Thank you for what you do. God bless you and your whole family.
Stephanie September 21, 2015 at 2:17 pm

I appreciate you taking time out of your own life to help make changes and positive impacts on others. Thanks so much for sharing your story!
Brett Haney September 21, 2015 at 2:19 pm

Great show Bernie! Thanks for the laughs and for sharing your story. Safe travels and tell your brother MCAAP says hello.
Larry wingo September 21, 2015 at 2:40 pm

Was a great message that you gave most enjoyably standdown
Jeremy beck September 21, 2015 at 2:43 pm

Great show, way better than the usual. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Lauren Miller September 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

Thanks for sharing your story with us at McAAP!
James G.Riley September 21, 2015 at 2:58 pm

Such a powerful message brought with a laugh and a smile.
George Marcangeli September 21, 2015 at 3:00 pm

Great job Bernie!
John Srader September 21, 2015 at 3:12 pm

We share a similar story I too lost a brother to suicide due to something that happened when he was drinking. As a vet I self medicated with alcohol most days of the week, until I meet the right group of people that set me down the right road.
Kelly Secrist September 21, 2015 at 3:12 pm

Thanks for the kind words about McAlester. Show was a positive message about a tough subjECT. Thanks for sharing and entertaining.
Jimmy gee September 21, 2015 at 3:17 pm

Enjoyed the show!!!
Sharell Collins September 21, 2015 at 3:31 pm

I loved your show, thanks for sharing your story. I laughed so hard I cried! I really enjoyed it.
Jacquelin September 21, 2015 at 4:04 pm

Amazing story! Thank you.
Mary Cruz September 21, 2015 at 4:24 pm

You were awesome today!Though crowd but our breakrm was laughing!! I laughed I cried..I have a son so similar to your brother Sean.Sometimes all we need is a little laugh!
Bryan Smith September 21, 2015 at 4:24 pm

Awesome job this is the best lecture I have ever set through
Justin Duvall September 21, 2015 at 5:22 pm

Outstanding job today.
Shonda Wolf September 21, 2015 at 5:29 pm

Great job Bernie!! This is by far the best presentation I have ever set thru. Thanks for sharing your story and all the laughs. God Bless you!
Edward Wade September 21, 2015 at 5:30 pm

This is definitely a great way to explain a troubled time and make a turn around for the good. Loved how you interacted with the audience. It is a really inspiring and story that should reach out to those in need.

Just like the person that used drugs and then got his life changed and introduces himself as “Hello my name is the son of the on true King”. Inspiring the song “Hello My Name Is” by Mathew West.

Thanks for coming to McAAP and entertaining us as you informed us.
Jeff bennett September 21, 2015 at 5:39 pm

Enjoyed the show today!!
phillip schultz September 21, 2015 at 6:38 pm

Great show!!!
Jason Ellis September 21, 2015 at 6:39 pm

Thank you for sharing your story with us at McAAP.
Duane September 21, 2015 at 8:04 pm

Thanks Bernie for coming to MCAAP. Your story was very touching but at the same time, on point. Nobody truely understands the real tragedies that happen every day and how it affects others, until a tragic day your worst nightmare becomes reality. The rule of ten will apply always. What ever we do in life will directly affect 10 people in a personal way, those 10 people will then affect 10 others. These actions can be positive or negative. Thanks again for taking the time to open your heart and fell your srory in a manner only you can pull off, well done sir, well done.
joe canon September 22, 2015 at 1:49 am

laughing big on the outside, crying on the inside i get it, enjoyed your time with us thanks for sharing.
Debbie September 22, 2015 at 6:27 am

Bernie
Thanks a million for sharing, I know you helped to save a life today. God Bless you and yours as you continue on your journey!!
Serena Johnston September 23, 2015 at 10:23 am

Thank you for coming and sharing your story, it was great! God Bless you and your family.