11 Troop Tours
and over 500 performances worldwide for active duty U.S. Military, Veterans and family members
Michael Peterson has been supporting leading U.S. Military and Veterans organizations around the world for over 15 years. Here are a few examples:
As National Spokesperson for The American Legion’s American Legacy Scholarship for nearly ten years, Michael assisted in raising millions of dollars to help ensure college educations for the children of post-9/11 Veterans who gave their life in service to our nation.
Over the last decade, Michael and his wife, Army Women’s Hall Of Fame inductee COL Jill W. Chambers U.S. Army (Ret) have provided ongoing leadership and creative consulting for several groundbreaking Military Veteran support programs including Syracuse University’s renowned - Institute For Veterans & Military Families (IVMF)
For the past ten years Michael has served as the National Spokesman and Master of Ceremonies for The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF). This program showcases the Veterans Administrations work utilizing art therapy to help wounded Veterans find healing. 120 Gold medal recipients in the visual and performing arts are honored annually on this PBS Television special.
Following eleven tours and over 150 performances for deployed Service members in Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael Peterson received the prestigious Spirit Of Hope medal from the U.S.O. and the U.S. Army. This honor is given annually to individuals whose selfless service as entertainers perpetuates the legacy of the late Bob Hope.
If you want to know more about how Michael Peterson and Jill Chambers can help you help Veterans in your community please reach out using the link below.
Afghanistan, 2006
Concert Series: Wave On Old Glory, Wave On
Michael’s album, We Are Veterans, contains original songs of hope, healing, and unity honoring active duty Military, Veterans and family members.
His acclaimed concert series, Wave On Old Glory, Wave On, features music from the album combined with videos, humor and powerful stories paving the way for an empowering workshop following the concert.
The workshop, presented by nationally known subject matter expert on Post Traumatic Stress - COL Jill W. Chambers U.S. Army (Ret), introduces effective non-pharmaceutical pathways to wellness for people living with Post Traumatic Stress. In addition, Jill provides resources for those who love and support individuals living with Post Traumatic Stress.
To learn more about hosting one of these events please contact us. To learn more about Jill’s resources empowering those living with Post Traumatic Stress please click on the link thisablevet.com below.
What People Are Saying
“When we hired Michael Peterson for the first time to perform a concert at our National Convention in 2005, he asked us if he could write us a song for the event. We had no idea that 5 years later we would still be singing that song and his praises as a communicator.
His ongoing work as our National Spokesperson for the American Legacy Scholarship has made a measurable difference in helping us to provide college scholarships for the children of the fallen.”
— Jack Querfeld
Director Of Internal Affairs, American Legion National Headquarters
“I was familiar with Country music star Michael Peterson from hearing his hit songs on the radio. I had no idea he was such a funny and inspiring communicator.
We were completely blown away by his ability to hit the bull’s eye for our audience.”
— Randy Blass
Director of Management, College Of Business, Florida State University
“Michael Peterson has a way of bringing humor and a heartfelt human touch to any audience, regardless of race or age.
His ‘My Real Life/Strong For America’ Tour on behalf of the U.S. Army helped break down multiple racial and psychological barriers in our community.
In some schools a new movement was created. Hundreds of students in Charlotte are now echoing, ‘What is Real?’ and ‘Tag, You're It’.
Thank you Michael Peterson.”
— CPT Ameica L. Banks
Charlotte Recruiting Company Commander
Afghanistan, Thanksgiving 2006
Camp Ramadi, Iraq, 2008
Afghan National Army Training Base, Afghanistan, 2006
Greeting LT Gen Rochelle, Washington D.C., 2009
IRAQ, 2011
Afghanistan, 2006
Army Navy Game National Anthem, 2005
USO Chairman's Holiday Tour, Iraq, Christmas 2005
USS Teddy Roosevelt, Persian Gulf, 2005
Arlington National Cemetery, 2009
USO Chairman's Holiday Tour, Bahrain, UAE, 2005
USO Chairman's Holiday Tour, Iraq, Christmas 2005
Afghan National Army Training Base, Afghanistan, 2006
Iraq, 2010
West Point vs Iowa State Half-Time Performance, West Point Military Academy, 2006
Kuwait, 2005
Operation Rising Star, San Antonio, TX, 2013
My Real Life Tour, US Army Recruiting Command, Charlotte, NC, 2008
Afghanistan, 2005
Peterson with Color Guard, Winston Cup Racing Series, 2007
USS Teddy Roosevelt, Persian Gulf, 2006
UAE, 2005
My Real Life Tour, Chattanooga, TN, 2008
A note from Michael Peterson:
“President Teddy Roosevelt was quoting Squire Billy Widener when he wrote: ‘As Americans, we have an obligation to do what we can with what we have, wherever we are.’
Inspired by that quote, I began to use my talents as an entertainer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker in support of active duty Military service members, Veterans and their families following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Since then, I have shared my heart with them in musical performances and presentations over 500 times in 14 countries.
My intent for these concerts is two-fold:
1. To entertain and express my deep appreciation of our nations defenders of freedom and their families.
2. Whenever possible, use each performance as a bridge to my wife Jill’s inspiring presentation introducing effective non-pharmaceutical resources that can assist with Post Traumatic Stress recovery.
Jill, an Army Women’s Hall Of Fame inductee and Department of Defense Woman of the Year, was wounded at the Pentagon on 9/11. Watching her years of dedication to healing her own invisible wounds, I gained a deeper understanding of the challenges facing those with post Traumatic Stress. Her transition from Post Traumatic Stress to Post Traumatic Growth was awe inspiring to say the least.
Now equipped with two Masters degrees in Health and Wellness and multiple certifications in non-pharmaceutical healing modalities, Jill is using her ‘lessons learned’ to help Veterans and First Responders experience healing.
Seeing her in action, I have witnessed hope fulfilled, as Veterans and family members living with Post Traumatic Stress empower their recovery using non-pharmaceutical modalities of healing.
If Jill or I can assist you or your organization in your efforts to improve quality of life for First responders, active duty Military, Veterans or Military family members, please reach out to us.
We are here to serve you when you are ready.
God bless America ”
