NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8, 2010 — Weeks after his first trip to Haiti, Big Kenny heads back to entertain the troops who are continuing their efforts to rebuild the country.
Big Kenny left Florida's Homestead Air Reserve Base on Wednesday morning to bring some musical relief to the Armed Services in Haiti, provided by Armed Forces Entertainment.
"With U.S. military personnel still helping in Haiti in the wake of the recent tragedy, we're so pleased to be able to provide them with this touch of home. Big Kenny is generous to give his time and talent and we know it will boost morale in amazing ways," said Air Force Colonel Ed Shock, Chief of Armed Forces Entertainment.
"Looking forward to saying thank you from all of us in the United States to all the men and women on the ground who have been serving the suffering in Haiti since the Jan. 12 earthquake," Kenny said.
Armed Forces Entertainment is the official Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit http://www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
To view pictures and updates from his four-day journey, visit http://www.bigkenny.tv.
Contact:
Jenna Menking
Murph and Cassidy PR
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Kellie Robinson
Whoozle Entertainment Group
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For Armed Forces Entertainment:
Erini Sotirhos
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Jennifer Milikien
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