Chief’s Group brings comedy event to YARS Published March 15, 2016 By Staff Sgt. Rachel Kocin 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The 910th Airlift Wing hosted a comedy show here, March 5, 2016. Senior Master Sgt. John Koehl, chief enlisted manager with the 910th Force Support Squadron, knows feature presenter Tracy Cooper from high school, and they worked together in the Air Force. Koehl said he tried to get Cooper to come out to the air station for a while, so the 910th’s Chief’s Group got together and the comedy show idea became reality. Cooper volunteered his time to come support YARS Service members. Koehl noted that the event would be a fundraiser for the Chief’s Group, meaning all the proceeds would benefit members of the 910th Airlift Wing by supporting various activities. “We have events all the time,” said Koehl. “We are always trying to raise morale and what better way to raise morale than a with comedy show.” Cooper said that he retired from the Air Force and got his comedy start while out with some friends. He started making people laugh, and pretty soon he had a crowd of about 50 people. He tried a couple open mic nights and was soon fast-tracked into the comedy world. The show featured headliner Jack Wilson with emcee Karen Jaffe, both from Dayton. “I think the morale of the troops is important,” said Wilson. “I think what they do is an important job; they deserve to be recognized and entertained.” The three comedians performed for a crowd of approximately 100 people. “My father was Naval reserve,” said Jaffe, “and I always think it’s important to give back to the troops who are defending our country.” Chief David Prokop, 910th Maintenance Squadron aircraft chief enlisted manager, said based on the popularity of the comedy event, the chief’s group plans to have similar events in the future.