DAFI34-126 — Armed Forces Entertainment Program

DAFI34-126 governs the Armed Forces Entertainment Program, including its policies, program elements, and requirements.

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  • Publication number: DAFI34-126
  • Title: ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-06-17

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It covers free live and virtual professional entertainment for US Armed Forces personnel and family members stationed overseas, with priorities for remote locations, ships at sea, and contingency operations. It addresses program roles, circuits, transportation and tour requirements, financial management, and authorized and unauthorized expenses, with mandatory compliance and waiver procedures.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), as well as the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Armed Forces Entertainment program
  • Live and virtual professional entertainment
  • Overseas entertainment priorities
  • Armed Forces Entertainment circuits
  • Transportation and tour requirements
  • Authorized reimbursable expenses
  • Unauthorized expenses
  • Armed Forces Entertainment financial management

Questions and answers

Which locations receive priority from the Armed Forces Entertainment program?

Priority is given to remote and isolated locations, ships at sea, and contingency operations overseas.

How does the Armed Forces Entertainment program relate to installation entertainment capabilities?

The Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) program augments existing installation organic entertainment programming and should not be viewed as the sole source of entertainment capabilities.

How must records created under DAFI34-126 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What subjects are covered in the Armed Forces Entertainment program elements?

The Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) program augments existing installation organic entertainment programming and should not be viewed as the sole source of entertainment capabilities.

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