Singer and Marine vet Shaggy to perform for troops in Japan

Grammy-winning artist and Marine ­veteran Shaggy is back with new music and an international tour. 

Shaggy will perform for troops at three Pacific bases this month on an upcoming Armed Forces Entertainment tour. He performs July 22 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa; July 24 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan; and July 26 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. 

"Having served as a Marine, he is very excited for the homecoming of sorts, and to be able to perform not just for his fellow Marines but for all service members across the branches throughout his Pacific tour," according to a media release. 

Andrea Scott is managing editor of Marine Corps Times. On Twitter: @_andreascott.   

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