Performers with the “Idols World Tour” serenade the wife of Maj. Nathan Smith, 8th Fighter Wing director of staff, after an acoustic show Aug. 15, 2012, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The performers thanked Wolf Pack Airmen for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis serving away from loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley)
Col. John Pearse, center, 8th Fighter Wing commander, joins “Idols World Tour” performers for an acoustic rendition of Justin Bieber’s “Baby” at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2012. Armed Forces Entertainment supports service members stationed overseas by hosting more than 1,200 entertainment shows a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley)
Singers with the “Idols World Tour” entertain the audience at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2012. More than 100 Airmen showed up to hear the acoustic performances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley)
Singers with the “Idols World Tour” entertain the audience at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2012. The performers thanked Wolf Pack Airmen for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis serving away from loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley)
by Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
8/16/2012 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Nine members of the "Idols World Tour" performed for more than 100 Wolf Pack Airmen at the Loring Club Aug. 14.
Entertainment has long been one of the biggest morale boosters for U.S. military personnel serving overseas, dating back to World War II.
The performers of Armed Forces Entertainment have the honor of supporting service members by hosting more than 1,200 shows around the world each year.
