in february of 2004, we made our first overseas concert tour to korea, singapore, and diego garcia. since then, we have been nonstop, also doing concerts' in alaska, germany, belgium, the u.k., the netherlands, italy, okinawa, guantanamo bay, and afghanistan, as well as dozens of bases all over the u.s. over 40 uso concert tours in all. i have been on handshakes tour is four times to iraq, kuwait, afghanistan, germany, italy, and i have had the privilege of support in various organizations through hundreds of personal appearances with and without the band, all in support of our men and women in uniform, and organizations that support them. but as i said, whatever i gave, i was more than amply repaid. i have been allowed to be a part of our amazing military community, to share in their camaraderie in their daily lives, to see these people in some many ways, the best of us, up close and personal. as often as i can, i visit our wounded here at home and overseas. on each of these visits, i am struck by the humility of the young men and women receiving treatment, their courage and determ