Posted on May 4, 2015
Who are the best celebrity supporters of service members ?
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Toby Keith came to Iraq when I was there in 2006-2007. Even though the folks said he wasn't going to stay around and sign autographs, he stayed until everyone that wanted an autograph got one.
Another one that I have always been impressed with is Chely Wright. She isn't a big name star, but has had a couple of country hits. She was also in Iraq when I was there. Her brother was a Marine and she has played overseas for the troops a lot. At her concert in Iraq, she said if anyone came to a show when they got back to the states, she would by them a beer. I signed up for her fan club and went to a show when I got back to the states. She made good on her promise and bought me and my wife a beer after the show. You should have seen some of the shocked looks from the people in her fan club when she told her manager to go get us a 6 pack and told me to meet her after the show.
Another one that I have always been impressed with is Chely Wright. She isn't a big name star, but has had a couple of country hits. She was also in Iraq when I was there. Her brother was a Marine and she has played overseas for the troops a lot. At her concert in Iraq, she said if anyone came to a show when they got back to the states, she would by them a beer. I signed up for her fan club and went to a show when I got back to the states. She made good on her promise and bought me and my wife a beer after the show. You should have seen some of the shocked looks from the people in her fan club when she told her manager to go get us a 6 pack and told me to meet her after the show.
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When I was in Africa in 2003-2004, Robin Williams came along with a race car driver and wrestler (just can't remember who they were). I missed it cause of guard duty:(
Afghanistan 13-14, Willy from Duck Dynasty came by. Missed that too.
Afghanistan 13-14, Willy from Duck Dynasty came by. Missed that too.
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He can be crass, but Ron White is a huge supporter of the military and quietly does private performances on post for handfuls of enlisted Servicemembers whenever he is in town. Saw him roll his tour bus right up onto Kelly Hill at Ft Benning and do a performance in the DFAC on a Saturday for Soldiers living in the barracks not. 50 yards away . Gotta give Ron White credit
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Through all the replies to date, no Toby Keith? I agree with Gary 100% and there are huge amounts of others. Nice string to shed a light on those out there who go against the Hollywood grain, the music industry is more in tune with service I think, Hollywood is where it can seriously affect your career. Thanks for posting.
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SSG Kenneth Lanning
Saw Toby Keith at Wiesbaden; the guy looked like he was so stoned he could barely stand and sounded like crap...hopefully this was a rarity for him.
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CW5 Sam R. Baker
Frankly I have never seen him, lots of my cohort have flown him, he would not be the first or the last celeb to have such an issue. I can think back to the days when Bad Company or Aerosmith were severely inebriated and not able to perform, but then you look at the last decade or two and they got the idea. His passion for song writing with credit to the service is only seriously matched by Three Doors Down in my opinion. Craig Morton does to, but he hasn't mainstreamed enough.
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Besides Bob Hope, I vote for the late Robin Williams. a friend of mine was wearing his Coast Guard uniform in San Francisco. Robin Williams happened to see him and thanked him for his service!
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Billy Ray Cyrus,
Released a tribute album to the military(I'm American), held (been a few years) concerts and cookouts for entire battalions on his farm in Nashville, and was deemed an honorary member of the 101st (believe it was general campbell that awarded it).
Released a tribute album to the military(I'm American), held (been a few years) concerts and cookouts for entire battalions on his farm in Nashville, and was deemed an honorary member of the 101st (believe it was general campbell that awarded it).
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Clint Eastwood...former Mayor of Carmel..just outside our post Fort Ord, CA.
Danny Devito, Marky Mark (Walhberg), Penny Marshal, Gregory Hines during filming of Renaissance Man at Fort Lee, VA.. great group to talk to. It was awesome to see Mr. Hines impersonate a Drill instructor.
Danny Devito, Marky Mark (Walhberg), Penny Marshal, Gregory Hines during filming of Renaissance Man at Fort Lee, VA.. great group to talk to. It was awesome to see Mr. Hines impersonate a Drill instructor.
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