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militaryentertainment2 years ago

SOFstock: Unveiling the Secret Military Concert Series

SOFstock is a top-secret military rock concert series that started in 2012, featuring national-headline acts performing on the same stage as bands made up of veterans. The concerts, known as SOFstock, have raised over $2 million for the children of fallen special-operations personnel and CIA officers. The events are attended by defense contractors, service members, and even high-ranking officials, and the guest list is closely guarded. The concert series has expanded from Washington, D.C. to Tampa, Florida, and aims to support the children of the fallen as well as provide assistance to special-operations veterans suffering from physical and mental wounds.

militaryentertainment2 years ago

Tony Bennett's Impact: From Liberating Concentration Camps to Supporting Bandmates

Legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was drafted in 1944 and sent to fight on the front lines after the Battle of the Bulge. Bennett described his wartime experiences as terrifying and demoralizing, shaping his opposition to war. He witnessed the horrors of the concentration camps and participated in the liberation of one. Inspired by Bob Hope's USO show, Bennett pursued a career in show business after the war. His military service also exposed him to racial segregation, leading him to become a civil rights activist.

militaryentertainment2 years ago

Russian YouTuber injures himself with anti-tank weapon in viral video

Russian YouTuber Alexey Smirnov, who reviews and tests various weapons on his YouTube channel, struck himself in the face with a Western anti-tank weapon after holding it the wrong way. The video resurfaced on social media and drew immediate mockery. Smirnov has almost 1.5 million followers and reviews grenades, flamethrowers, and armored personnel carriers and tanks.