A CONCERT FOR THE SOLDIERS

The Military has a great program through the MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) that brings various bands and other entertainers to Military bases overseas to entertain and lift the troops.  A month ago I had the chance to meet and train with Coach J. Robinson, the former head coach of the University of Minnesota wrestling team.  He won many NCAA championships, was an Army Ranger during Vietnam and helped develop the Army Combatives program that I am now deeply involved with. 

For the past week there have been posters up around base telling us that the country band Lonestar would be coming for a concert.  I have to admit....I thought that was cool but with everything going on here and with all the changes I didn't pay it much more attention.  Yesterday evening at dinner the band came in and ate with the Soldiers.  It was pretty cool to see.  So I did go to the concert and it as AWESOME.  They were so gracious and seemed genuinly excited to be there to entertain the troops.  They played a lot of the songs that have made them famous as well as some new ones.  They also covered a few songs from other bands that were fun to hear.  Thousands of Soldiers turned out for the concert and they played for almost 2 hours.  After they played, we got to meet them individually and get a picture with them.  It was a great night.

Here are some pictures and video clips of the event. 

 They are wearing reflective belts as all Soldiers have to wear them around base during the evening to be safe.  It was cool that they were willing to wear them instead of seeing them as below them....