Country music artist Trace Adkins performs for military service members and civilians during his USO tour to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Nov. 2. "Traveling on USO tours and visiting our nation's troops has been awe-inspiring and even overwhelming at times," says Adkins. "Whether I'm walking around a post shaking hands and signing autographs or performing for troops, I am always aware I am in the presence of heroes, and the courage and determination that those men and women show is humbling. It's an honor to get to do that, and I will always jump at the chance to do it for years to come," according to Country Music Television.