World Wrestling Entertainment is offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to its live events worldwide as another way for the company to show its gratitude for their service to their country.

Effective immediately U.S. military personnel from the Army Navy Marines Air Force and National Guard can claim a free ticket to a WWE live event in their local area by going to their local arena box office in uniform and with a military ID the day of the WWE live event.  Tickets are available day of the event while supplies last.

“Armed Forces Entertainment is honored to work with WWE in what could be one of the largest offerings to US Military personnel. It truly shows the immense respect and gratitude that WWE and its Superstars have for our airmen marines sailors soldiers and coast guard ” said Art Myers Director of Air Force Services who oversees Armed Forces Entertainment.

Since 2003 Armed Forces Entertainment has hosted WWE SmackDown and Raw Superstars on their annual “Tribute to the Troops” holiday tours in Iraq and Afghanistan which aired on the UPN and USA Networks. This year WWE will visit troops in July during a handshake tour in Southwest Asia and will also host its annual “Tribute to the Troops” in early December. On all tours the WWE Superstars meet sleep and eat with military personnel              through a series of appearances providing a special connection between the Superstars and the troops they meet.

“Keeping troop morale high is one of the most important functions of Armed Forces Entertainment ” said Art Myers Director of Air Force Services who oversees Armed Forces Entertainment. “The continued support from World Wrestling Entertainment gives our military personnel something to look forward to ” said Myers.

WWE Superstars regularly visit military bases and hospitals including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital to bolster troop morale and undertake several initiatives with the Department of Defense’s America Supports You program and local chapters of the USO. In 2004 the USO of Metropolitan Washington presented WWE with the first ever “Legacy of Hope” award for its extensive support of our troops and the USO’s Operation Care Package program.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York City Los Angeles Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For more information on WWE’s activities with U.S. troops visit troops.wwe.com.

Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to US military personnel serving overseas with priority given to those in contingency operations and 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 www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.

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