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Photos from Toby Keith’s USO Tours (2013- 2006)

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2013 – Superstar Toby Keith poses for a group photo with troops stationed in Guam. This is Keith’s 11th USO tour. USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2013 – Music superstar Toby Keith makes the first stop of his 11-day, three-country tour in the Philippines on April 28, 2013. While in the region, Keith greeted troops at various JSOC military bases in the Southern extremes of the island as well as performed his first 2013 USO concert. Seen here, Keith performs his acoustic show with Scotty Emerick (L) for U.S. troops stationed in the region. USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2013 – Superstar Toby Keith poses for a group photo in Guam with crew members of the USS Oklahoma City as part of his 11-day USO tour. This is Keith’s 11th USO tour. USO photo by Dave Gatley
   


2012 – Several continents behind him, award-winning singer/songwriter Toby Keith extends America’s gratitude to those stationed in Afghanistan as part of his 12-day, five-country USO tour. More than 3,500 troops and support personnel flock outside for their chance to see and hear Toby Keith perform a USO show just for them. This is the tenth USO tour for Keith, who has lifted the spirits of more than 204,000 service members since 2002. USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2012 – Toby Keith meets with some of the gunnery mates that handle amunitions aboard the USS St. Cape George. The visit was part of Keith’s five-country, 12-day USO tour to visit troops – the singer/songwriter’s tenth USO tour since 2002. USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2012 – Award-winning singer/songwriter Toby Keith poses for a photo with an NSA security class “in training” with plastic guns during one of many stops of his five-country, 12-day USO tour abroad. In total, Keith has participated in 211 USO shows and meet & greets and lifted the spirits of more than 182,600 service members on more than 100 military installations. USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2011 – USO Tour Veteran and singer/songwriter Toby Keith returned to the Middle East on his Ninth USO Tour. Keith (4th left in black hat) poses with crew and staff in front of this US Navy C-40 before kicking off the 12-day tour with a visit to troops in Bahrain. USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2011 – USO tour veteran and megastar Toby Keith takes the stage to show his support and perform for 1,000 service men and women at Camp Speicher in Iraq. On a mission to deliver the comforts of home to troops, Keith will spend the coming days visiting and performing for troops throughout the Middle East on what is the singer’s ninth USO tour. USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2011 – Grammy-nominated entertainer Toby Keith proudly salutes the brave men and women who defend our country as part of a recent USO tour to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 25, 2011. This is Keith’s ninth USO tour. USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2010 – Megastar Toby Keith (r) and singer/songwriter Scotty Emerick (l) put on an acoustic show for a group of U.S. Marines serving on the front lines in the Persian Gulf, May 5, 2010. Traveling on his eighth USO tour Keith is on a mission to deliver a much-needed break to troops serving overseas. USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2010 – Megastar Toby Keith visits the with wounded warriors at the USO’s Wounded Warrior Center in Landsthul, Germany, May 2, 2010. Traveling on his eighth USO tour Keith will travel to four countries in 14 days, visiting military families in Korea and Germany as well as troops serving on the front lines in the Persian Gulf. USO Photo by Dave Gatley USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2010 – Megastar Toby Keith and singer/songwriter Scotty Emerick (behind Toby) put on an impromtu accoustic performance for troops in Korea, April 29, 2010. Traveling on his eighth USO tour, Keith is on a mission to deliver a much-needed break to militaray families in Korea and Germany as well as troops serving on the front lines in the Persian Gulf. USO Photo Dave Gatley USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


2010 – Megastar Toby Keith poses with staff at Landstuhl Medical Facility in Germany, May 1, 2010. Travelng on his eighth USO tour Keith will visit four countries in 14 days, visiting and entertaining thousands of service members in Korea, Germany and the Persian Gulf. USO Photo by Dave Gatley USO Photo by Dave Gatley
   


04-25-09 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB), most of which haven’t had any outside entertainment thru in 6 months. Toby Keith America’s Toughest Zone Tour 2009, his seventh USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region, as well as Italy to perform for the troops as part of a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his seventh USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 17 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to America’s armed forces. ©2009 USO / DAVE GATLEYDavid’s wedding shots. Kate Sisco
   


04-22-09 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB), most of which haven’t had any outside entertainment thru in 6 months.
The entire tour crew (sans photog) pose alongside the C-17 transport that ferried the band tour from the US to combat areas.
Toby Keith America’s Toughest Zone Tour 2009, his seventh USO Tour visiting America’s heroes.
Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region, as well as Italy to perform for the troops as part of a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his seventh USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 17 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to America’s armed forces.
©2009 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


04-22-09 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB), most of which haven’t had any outside entertainment thru in 6 months. The core group with Toby Keith (C-black hat) play their traditional game of Spades off folding chairs and a storage box, at the rear of the C-17 on the flight to Germany for refueling and maintenance. (L-R) Brian O’Connell, Toby, Curt Motley, and Mitch DeNeui (back to camera). Toby Keith America’s Toughest Zone Tour 2009, his seventh USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region, as well as Italy to perform for the troops as part of a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his seventh USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 17 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to America’s armed forces. ©2009 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


04-23-09 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB), most of which haven’t had any outside entertainment thru in 6 months. Roughly 350 troops were able to attend Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick’s acoustic performance at this smaller FOB (#1 Delaram). Toby Keith America’s Toughest Zone Tour 2009, his seventh USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region, as well as Italy to perform for the troops as part of a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his seventh USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 17 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to America’s armed forces. ©2009 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


04-23-09 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB), most of which haven’t had any outside entertainment thru in 6 months.
Roughly 350 troops were able to attend Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick’s acoustic performance at this smaller FOB (#1 Delaram).
Toby Keith America’s Toughest Zone Tour 2009, his seventh USO Tour visiting America’s heroes.
Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region, as well as Italy to perform for the troops as part of a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his seventh USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 17 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to America’s armed forces.
©2009 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


2008 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Here at FOB Gardez, where the soldiers were able to get up really close in this acoustics show – up close and personal. Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEYToby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


2008 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Here at FOB Orgun-E, where he gets enthusiastically hugged while posing for photos with soldiers at the base. Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEYToby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


2008 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Toby’s song about “Weed With Willie” was interrupted by mortar fire onto the Kandahar base, sending most of the assembled 2,500 soldiers – and Toby, into shelters near the performance site. Toby Keith still spent his time posing for shots and signing autographs. Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


2008 – Toby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). At FOB Fenty. Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEYToby Keith in Afghanistan putting on shows at Forward Operating Bases (FOB). Toby Keith Biggest and Baddest Combat Zone Tour 2008, his sixth USO Tour visiting America’s heroes. Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith returns to the Persian Gulf region to perform for the troops as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Participating in what will be his sixth USO tour, Keith plans to visit small, remote forward operating bases, greet newly deployed service members and perform 18 shows in 10 days. He will also sign autographs, pose for pictures and express his gratitude to AmericaÕs armed forces. ©2008 USO / DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Iraq followed Afghanistan, with Toby visiting remote FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) there as well as those he visited in Afghanistan. Visits included a hospital, and two larger performances, one at Camp Victory outside Baghdad and one at Al Asad, then onto Germany. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Toby and (Walter) Scotty Emerick get up close and personal with the soldiers at this this small FOB (Forward Operating Base) Blessing, located near the border of Pakistan, in a very “active-fire” area. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Shown here at one of the many FOB’s (Forward Operating Base) where Toby and Scotty Emerick are able to put on a simple acoustics show that provides a much more intimate show for the gathered soldiers. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Shown here at one of the many FOB’s (Forward Operating Base) where a simple Acoustic performance with Scotty Emerick and Toby provided an intimate show for one of these bases that rarely get major entertainers at their facility. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Shown here at one of the many FOB’s (Forward Operating Base) where a simple Acoustic performance with Scotty Emerick and Toby provided an intimate show for one of these bases that rarely get major entertainers at their facility. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Toby and (Walter) Scotty Emerick get up close and personal with the soldiers at this this small FOB (Forward Operating Base) Blessing, located in a very “active-fire” area within sight of the Pakistani border. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2007 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany to entertain the troops. Up close and personal with this remote outpost, a FOB (Forward Operating Base) Naray, that sports a pair of 155mm Howitzers, and which serves as a backdrop for Toby Keith (R) and his fellow singer-songwriter Scotty (Walter) Emerick. A strong supporter of our troops, the native Oklahoman previously traveled to Africa, Cuba, Belgium, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Italy, Germany and numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO. KeithÕs devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including ÒAmerican Soldier.Ó USO Photo by DAVE GATLEY
   


2006 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fourth USO tour to perform for troops in Germany and Northern Iraq. After performing for Marines at a “FOB”‘s (Forward Operating Bases) in Norther Iraq, Toby Keith takes takes a moment to greet some of the hundreds of soldiers he has performed before as he travels to Fallujah to perform his eighth USO show in 72 hours. Flying from one base to another by Blackhawk UH-60 helicopters. Some of these FOB’s get very few tours through there facilities, or smaller acts, so a tour by Toby Keith is a very major event for them – particularly during this this Memorial Day week. A strong supporter of the military and the USO, Keith traveled last year to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Germany; Belgium; Iraq and Afghanistan, giving a number of performances, including at remote locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photo by Dave Gatley/USO
   


2006 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fourth USO tour to perform for troops in Germany and Northern Iraq. Traveling by Blackhawk helicopter (UH-60), Toby Keith visits troups at FOB’s (Forward Operating Base) in Northern Iraq as part of his annual USO Tour. A strong supporter of the military and the USO, Keith traveled last year to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Germany; Belgium; Iraq and Afghanistan, giving a number of performances, including at remote locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photo by Dave Gatley/USO
   


2006 – Toby Keith performed before the largest USO audience ever in Iraq with more than 7,000 service members attending his Memorial Day week tour. Country music superstar Toby Keith on his fourth USO tour to perform for troops in Germany and the Persian Gulf region. A strong supporter of the military and the USO, Keith traveled last year to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Germany; Belgium; Iraq and Afghanistan, giving a number of performances, including at remote locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photo by Dave Gatley/USO
   


2006 – Music superstar Toby Keith on his fourth USO tour to perform for troops in Germany and the Persian Gulf region. A strong supporter of the military and the USO, Keith traveled last year to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Germany; Belgium; Iraq and Afghanistan, giving a number of performances, including at remote locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here, as fans reach through fences following the performance, Toby Keith signs as many autographs as he can of the 3,000+ military servicemen, servicewomen and their families that had waited the long cold, rainy hours to see Toby Keith’s performance. Photo by Dave Gatley/USO
   


2006 – Toby Keith speaks with Marines recently wounded in Iraq, recovering at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Music superstar Toby Keith on his fourth USO tour to perform for troops in the Persian Gulf region and Germany. A strong supporter of the military and the USO, Keith traveled last year to Iraq and Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Germany, Belgium; giving a number of performances. Photo by Dave Gatley/USO
 


               

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