Armed Forces Entertainment

Brown Books Kids Publishes Inclusive and Diverse Holiday Picture Book by Broadway Director and Cirque Dreams Founder, Neil Goldberg

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Producer and theater visionary Neil Goldberg along with co-author and award-winning immersive experience creator Niko Nickolaou release their next adventure series picture book this month.

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  • Producer and theater visionary Neil Goldberg along with co-author and award-winning immersive experience creator Niko Nickolaou release their next adventure series picture book this month.
  • Neil Goldberg and the cast of book characters have been featured on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Sirius XM, iHeart and media platforms nationwide.
  • An Armed Forces Entertainment tour and USO collaboration has shared the book, story and shows with service members and their families worldwide.
  • With detailed and vivid full-spread illustrations, this book is a spectacle guaranteed to infuse everyone’s holiday celebrations with joy.

The Highly Anticipated Book Sequel "Holidays All Year with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance" Set for Nationwide Release Following an Unprecedented Live Show Premiere

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The new book "Holidays All Year with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance" will be released nationwide in March 2024.

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  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The new book "Holidays All Year with POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance" will be released nationwide in March 2024.
  • The critically acclaimed live show will become an annual tradition with performance locations nationwide.
  • They set out to brighten holidays all year by celebrating time-honored traditions with enlightening, charismatic and culturally diverse adventures.
  • The first book in the series, "POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance", received 9 coveted book awards and 7 Telly awards for the holiday film adaptation.

DURING THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance VIRTUAL HOLIDAY SHOW TO US TROOPS & FAMILIES IN BAHRAIN

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

During this challenging time in the Middle East, we must appreciate Service Members and their families.

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  • During this challenging time in the Middle East, we must appreciate Service Members and their families.
  • Characters from the 9-time award-winning, POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance storybook will stop their rehearsals to perform virtually in order to bring holiday joy and cheer to Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
  • In 2021, during the pandemic, POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance produced a holiday film for the troops that aired on YouTube and the AFN Television Network winning 7 coveted Telly awards.
  • "We continue to appreciate the talent and support Neil Goldberg and POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance brings to our service members and their families worldwide, especially when it's needed most," says Armed Forces Entertainment Director, Ms. Fabrizia Bresil.

Seven Military Heroes Recognized as 2022 USO Service Members of the Year

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The United Service Organizations ( USO ) is proud to recognize seven junior enlisted service members whose extraordinary acts of bravery went above and beyond the call to serve through the 2022 USO Service Member of the Year Awards.

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  • The United Service Organizations ( USO ) is proud to recognize seven junior enlisted service members whose extraordinary acts of bravery went above and beyond the call to serve through the 2022 USO Service Member of the Year Awards.
  • A special tribute to the Service Members of the Year will be the highlight of an evening dedicated to raising support for the USO’s mission to keep American military members connected to family, home, and country throughout their service.
  • His actions ensured the safety of more than 3,500 service members and Department of Defense civilians.
  • Follow the USO on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for updates and join the conversation using #BetheForce on social media.

Teton Ridge Supports USO with $100,000 Donation Combined With Integrated Partnership Throughout The American Western Weekend March 8-11 in Arlington, Tex.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005208/en/
    “At its heart Teton Ridge is committed to strengthening and enriching Western culture,” said Lindsay Weinstock of the Teton Ridge Foundation.
  • “We are grateful to Teton Ridge for its partnership and support of the USO.
  • Partnering with organizations like Teton Ridge and events like The American Western Weekend amplify our efforts to remind those who serve that they are loved and supported, no matter where they are,” added Cole.
  • For more information on The American Western Weekend, please visit americanrodeo.com .

Music, Magic and Enchanting Family Entertainment Highlight Armed Forces Entertainment's Home for the Holidays Tour for U.S. Military Members Serving Across the Globe

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is bringing music, magic and enchanting family entertainment to U.S. military members and their families serving overseas as part of their annual Home for the Holidays festivities.

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  • JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is bringing music, magic and enchanting family entertainment to U.S. military members and their families serving overseas as part of their annual Home for the Holidays festivities.
  • Home for the Holidays is an AFE tour to bring good cheer & appreciation to U.S. military members serving overseas.
  • They will be performing at U.S. military bases in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany November 30 December 10.
  • About Armed Forces Entertainment:Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is the official agency of the Department of Defense providing quality entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, primarily at contingency operations and in remote and isolated locations.

Joel S. Stoeckeler, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.

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  • During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.
  • He additionally served as the EMS medical director for the Baldwin Ambulance Service for 18 years.
  • He continued his studies at the University of Minnesota, where he attended medical school, obtaining his Medical Degree in 1985.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Stoeckeler completed an internship in Pediatrics and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Bryce Vine Brings Cool Beats to U.S. Bases in Korea and Japan While Party Band Pop Rocks Heads to Southwest Asia and Hurry Houdini Goes to GTMO

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Friday, October 21, 2022

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smooth and catchy musical beats by Bryce Vine, a blast of energy and upbeat tunes by party band Pop Rocks, and a mind-bending, escape room experience by Hurry Houdini are headed to U.S. military bases overseas to entertain service members as part of Armed Forces Entertainment's (AFE) late October tour. 

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  • Multi-platinum recording artist Bryce Vine has a sound that critics agree cannot easily be defined or neatly placed in a single category, only that it pushes boundaries and defines "cool."
  • Since his influences are as wide-ranging as science fiction, pop punk and 90s nostalgia, it is not surprising his music reflects amazing complexity.
  • Pop Rocks practically bursts off the stage with energy and eye-popping rockstar look-a-like performers who even sound like the singers as well.
  • The Pop Rocks show brings a unique musical experience to life with costumes, lights, effects, and most importantly, awesome music.

Largest World Tour of US Military Bases In Over A Decade Entertains Over 125,000 Military Families This Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment, POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance, the popular storybook sensation, premieres A NEW MUSICAL, MAGIC AND CIRQUE HOLIDAY STAGE SHOW. This first ever live action 75-minute show is currently performing through November at US Military bases in Cuba, Bahrain, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Spain.   

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  • This first ever live action 75-minute show is currently performing through November at US Military bases in Cuba, Bahrain, UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Spain.
  • "I have seen some cool things and big named entertainment, but I've never seen anything as impressive as this show!"
  • The first US national tour of POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance launches in 2023 as it makes its way to Broadway.
  • This tour is the largest production show AFE has presented in over a decade, and is needed now more than ever especially during the holiday season," says Armed Forces Entertainment Chief, Ms. Fabrizia Bresil.

Joel S. Stoeckeler, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, August 15, 2022

During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.

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  • During his years in full-time medical practice, Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for over 26 years.
  • He additionally served as the EMS medical director for the Baldwin Ambulance Service for 18 years.
  • He continued his studies at the University of Minnesota, where he attended medical school, obtaining his Medical Degree in 1985.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Stoeckeler completed an internship in Pediatrics and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota.