THE WARRIOR TOURS: KEEPING CONNECTIONS OPEN
As overseas troops protect our freedom, razor wire and security posts keep out more than the enemy. Confined to a military base, our soldiers battle daily with limited freedom, isolation and distance from their homes and families. From triple-digit heat to the constant throbbing of the sounds of war – whether military exercises or true exchange of fire – physical and mental stress runs high.

Enter the Warrior Tours – an opportunity for the men and women who sacrifice so much for our peace of mind to enjoy a bit of their own. We take some of America’s best sporting events to the troops, giving them a chance to connect with home while they enjoy a change of pace from the tensions of active duty. It’s a source of physical and mental release that is as good for their bodies as for their spirits.

Overseas Events
A few days before a stateside major event, the Warrior Tours crew and special guests touch down at an overseas military installation, bringing the energy and fanfare of the event to the troops. With plenty of opportunity for celebrity “meet and greets,” lots of “swag”, and the rockin’ good time of a live appearance by bands like CatchPenny, the Armed Forces Entertainers of the Year, it’s a turbo-boost for morale. And, then there is the chance for some friendly competition and de-stressing as the soldiers compete in the base’s own version of the stateside sporting event. We also host interviews, film the race action and record “shoutouts” and dedications from each soldier who has a message for his family, friends, employers and community back home.

Stateside Connections
The Warrior Tour crew returns to the states and shares the photos, videos and audio clips with national and local media outlets and through social networking sites. More important, we integrate the media into the stateside major event so that participants and fans alike are reminded to keep their eyes on the prize that’s even bigger than a race victory or personal best: freedom.

Putting It All Together
The Warrior Tours are all about connections: connecting the troops with home…connecting stateside communities with the faces and personal stories of those who keep them safe…connecting the friends and families of soldiers with a sense of peace and pride that their loved ones are not only okay, but also recognized and respected for their mission of honor…and finally, connecting sporting events that bridge the time and miles until our troops return safely home.

The Warrior Tours were established by Robi Powers, America's Voice of Running to showcase events for our soldiers serving around the world. Currently, there are 2 platforms established to support the Troops. The first, "Remote Connection Races" or as the Troops call them "Robi Doubles" ... where Robi as "The Voice" of a Stateside major event... stages a "remote event" for the Troops at a remote Base...then flys directly back to the Stateside event...and shares the video, audio and personal experience with the live Stateside Audience. The Second: Using the most basic form of physical fitness training (running) Powers has created a celebrity showcase tour called "America's Races Salute the Troops" ... a 10 day Tour which involves Olympians, Running Icons and Industry Leaders... traveling to US Bases in the MiddleEast to produce 7 Races on 7Bases in 7Days...with a goal of providing classic US Fanfare, information and education in away that motivates troops to feel great about themselves....and the standard armed forces physical fitness testing program... "We're going to be hosting AFPFT's at bases...with all the Fanfare of the Marine Corps Marathon... Pittsburgh Marathon... from Olympic and Running Icons... to state-of-art timing... to the Armed Forces Entertainers of the Year playing at the pre-night dinners...and then again live on race mornings...." says Powers adding "the goal is to make these warrior runners feel like they are toeing the line at Boston... take their mind to another place on race day... and give them at least one AFPFT that they'll remember for the rest of their lives..." Instead of the traditional "event shirts and medals" being handed out... warriors who compete in the America's Races Salute the Troops...will have their choice of shirts and medals to pick from ... from races all over the United States... "it was just another idea I had... why not let a Marine grab a MCM shirt... or warrior runner from Denver grab a Denver Marathon Shirt..." says Powers "thankfully the response by most of the countries major races has been outstanding...and I personally salute on behalf of my fellow veterans..and current active duty runners... the races listed on our website... they are the races...and supporters who have made this firstever tour happen along with our Celeb Tour Producers Chris and Zach Schauf of Trovata Entertainment."