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!
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CAMP HENRY- USAG Daegu- Comedy With A Four Star Message has arrived South Korea!!
Congrats to “I Killed” raffle book winners: James Clark and Den Helgeson!!!!
I am happy to say that I’ve arrived South Korea safe and sound. After a four hour ride from Seoul International airport (thank you for getting me here safely SFC Galvez and SFC Saechoi!!!!) , I’ve made it to USAG Daegu. I’m positioned just outside Camp Henry (the largest base of USAG Daegu) where I will deliver my first training on Wednesday (23 May) at 1000 hrs. I would like to give a HUGE Thank you to Althenia Sims for working so tirelessly to bring this program all the way over here and for teaming up with Toshanika Kennington, Vanessa Mitchell, Debra Robinson and MAJ Brooks. I know it was a lot of work and you are amazing for championing the cause to get so many departments on board!! USAG Daegu, responsible for supporting the military operations in South Korea, is by far the most important military facility owner and operated by the United States of America in South Korea. It is not just among the largest such facilities, but it is also responsible with the good functionality of four complementary bases – Carroll, Walker, George and Henry.
Above: Korea emblem and USAG Daegu logo. a Pic of Daegu from my hotel room and photos from this morning’s training and me with my traveling companions and drivers SFC Galves and SFC Saechao (you guys ROCK!!).
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Holloman AFB- Amazing day!!
Congrats to “I Killed” raffle book winners: Mark Adams and Twila Stone!! (See pic of Twila with her book!)
What a great day I had at Holloman AFB today!! Thank you to the 350+ Airmen and Civilians who came out to the programs at the Base Theater. Thank you to Vice-Wing Commander Colonel Patterson (An F-16 Fighter Pilot) for spending an hour and a half to take me to the flight line while all the jets did their demo runs for Saturday’s Air Show. The Air Show is done once every four years and it was a HUGE honor to be a part of! I still can’t believe what I witnessed! The explosions from breaking the sound barrier were INCREDIBLE!!!! Thank you also to Tracey Spencer and Jennifer Childers-Ansell (the two awesome ladies in the photos below) and the entire SARC team for bringing me here. You guys are the BEST! See photos from today below.
The 49th Wing — host wing at Holloman Air Force Base — supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to support peacetime and wartime contingencies. The wing provides combat-ready Airmen and trains MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators. Additionally, the wing delivers Air Transportable Clinics and Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources while providing support to more than 17,000 military and civilian personnel to include German Air Force Flying Training center operations. The wing has a proud history of service in World War II, Korea, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia and NATO-led Operation Allied Force.
Above: Photos of Holloman AFB. How cool is that pick on the left of the F-117 Nighthawks?
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1st Recruiting Brigade / Camp Dawson- The hills of West Virginia!
What a great morning spent with the 1st Recruitment Brigade in the hills of West Virginia at Camp Dawson!! Thank you to LTC Schoenfeldt, Col Wandler and everyone who made the trip a success! On the road now, leaving West Virginia to catch a flight out of Pittsburgh to get to my next stop El Paso where I will drive to Holloman AFB for two trainings on Friday. The 1st Recruiting Brigade is headquartered out of Fort Meade, Maryland and currently consists of eight battalions: Albany, Baltimore, Richmond, Harrisburg, New York City, Mid-Atlantic, Syracuse, and of course, New England.
Above: An aerial view of Camp Dawson and Me with the 1st Recruiting Brigade Team after the program!
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Fort Irwin National Training Center!! Thanks for the love!!
Congrats to “I Killed” raffle book winners: Xavier Velasco, Jesse Garcia and Joe Acevedo!!
What an AMAZING turnout and response at Fort Irwin yesterday!!! Thank you to the nearly 1000 solders and civilians who attended the programs at The Freedom Fitness Center. PICS COMING SOON!! Thank you to Liz Sinclair, Gregory Pryor and the entire ASAP team and staff for bringing my program. I hope to see you all again soon and thank you for your service! Fort Irwin provides realistic joint and combined arms training focused on developing Soldiers, leaders, and units of America’s Army for success on the 21st century battlefield.
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