National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football head coaches Mark Richt, University of Georgia; Randy Shannon, University of Miami; Jack Siedlecki, Yale University; Tommy Tuberville, Auburn University; and Charlie Weis, University of Notre Dame will visit military bases throughout the Middle East May 20-26. See the Armed Forces Entertainment press release for additional details.

The tour is a first-of-its-kind for Armed Forces Entertainment. Coaches will participate in meet and greets at various bases, as well as active coach flag football teams made up of servicemen and women. Additionally, the head coaches will host a symposium, allowing audience members to ask questions.

A television concept for the tour is being developed and the trip will be documented by Big Dog productions with broadcast details to be released at a later time.

“College football is an All-American sport—it truly showcases the drive, determination and teamwork that is similar to the U.S. Armed Forces,” said Air Force Colonel Edward Shock, Chief of Armed Forces Entertainment. “We are proud to bring this tour to our military men and women, and my hat goes off to these coaches for spending their downtime with our troops.”

Visit Armed Forces Entertainment for more events and details.

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