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		The USO is a private nonprofit, charitable organization relying on contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations to support its programs for service members and their families around the world. The USO serves as the link between the American people and our men and women in uniform. The mission of the USO is to bring a touch of home to service members and their families. (PRNewsFoto/USO) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES 01/31/2005

ARLINGTON, Va., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Music superstar Toby Keith is set to embark on his fifth USO tour to the Persian Gulf and Germany. The two-time winner of the "Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year" award will perform, shake hands with service men and women, tour a variety of job posts and provide a break from the daily grind for the troops. 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. Keith's devotion becomes even clearer when listening to some of his most popular tracks including "American Soldier." Selling more than 30 million records, Keith has toured the world, bringing his blend of country music to a devoted fan base. The success led to a number of awards, including honors from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. His latest effort, "Big Dog Daddy," is scheduled to be released June 12. This tour continues the USO's tradition of bringing celebrities to troops stationed far from home. Entertainers who recently participated in USO tours include Alex Trebek, Chely Wright, Gary Sinise, Five For Fighting, Carrie Underwood, Wilmer Valderrama, Jo Dee Messina, Larry The Cable Guy, Montgomery Gentry and Rascal Flatts. AT&T, Inc. is the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours. About the USO: For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca- Cola Company, DRS Technologies, Inc., Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org.