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    Brian T. Shirley

    Brian T. Shirley

    Photo By Master Sgt. Kenneth Norman | Brian T. Shirley, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, poses for a portrait March 19,...... read more read more

    CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    11.13.2015

    Story by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Norman 

    1st Combat Camera Squadron         

    By Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman

    CHARLESTON, S.C. - Former Airman 1st Class Brian T. Shirley joined the U.S. Air Force in 1987 and worked as a B-1 Lancer Avionics Technician at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.

    During his time in the Air Force, Shirley enjoyed volunteering to MC at base and squadron events, which is where he realized that he wanted to pursue a career in comedy.

    Upon leaving the U.S. Air Force in 1990, Shirley began a career in comedy. He has now been performing as a comedian/philosopher for more than 20 years.

    Shirley is thankful for the experience and lessons he learned in the Air Force and showed his support for those serving today by performing a comedy show for U.S. Marines stationed in Fuji and Okinawa, Japan.

    “I feel anything I can do to help the people that protect this country, I will,” Shirley said. “Anything that I can do to help the folks that are putting their lives on the line, more than I ever did, that’s the serious part of why I give back.”

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    Date Taken: 11.13.2015
    Date Posted: 11.13.2015 14:55
    Story ID: 181928
    Location: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US

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