Daily Archives: March 4, 2010

While flying over Iraq and back to Kuwait via a C-17, Saving Abel front man Jared Weeks shows off the teddy bear given to him by his daughter that he carried on his week-long USO tour Feb. 27, 2010. On a mission to bring a touch of home to those stationed overseas, Saving Abel visited and entertained thousands of U.S. troops. (USO photo by Mike Clifton)

Saving Abel rocks out with troops stationed at Camp Speicher in Iraq on Feb. 26, 2010. Known for their radio-ready sound, memorable melodies and hard hitting tracks, the band will release their highly anticipated sophomore album in Summer of 2010. (USO photo by Mike Clifton)

Saving Abel band members Eric Taylor (L) and Jason Null (C) talk to First Sergeant Christopher Ghormley of Phoenix, AZ, while visiting Camp Sykes in Iraq on Feb. 26, 2010. This is the band's first USO tour. (USO photo by Mike Clifton)

Saving Abel band member Scott Bartlett showcases his guitar skills with one hand as Saving Abel performs a USO concert for troops stationed at Camp Speicher in Iraq on Feb. 26, 2010. This is the band's first USO tour. (USO photo by Michael Clifton.)

Rock band Saving Abel greets troops and signs autographs during a USO meet and greet at Camp Sykes on Feb. 25, 2010. In the region to extend their gratitude to troops, the band will visit three countries in just eight days. (USO photo by Mike Clifton)

Saving Abel band member Eric Taylor smiles alongside U. S. Air Force Capt. Casey Bowen (L) while on board a U. S. Air Force C-130 aircraft in route to the band's next USO tour stop at Camp Sykes in Iraq on Feb. 25, 2010. In the region as part of an eight-day, three country USO tour, Saving Abel will visit multiple bases and perform numerous shows for U.S. troops. (USO photo by Mike Clifton)