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David Banner Visits Troops in Iraq

David Banner USO Tour
By · March 5, 2009October 29, 2020
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Say Cheese

Banner shares camera time with a female soldier.

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Peace Meeting

Rapper David Banner bonds with a soldier in Iraq.

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It’s a Rap

Banner salutes the soldiers before moving the crowd with one of his chart-topping hits.

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A Gift of Song

Banner gives a riveting performance.

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Home Sweet Home

The American flag is a reminder for the U.S. troops of their homeland.

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Weapon of Mass Destruction

Banner gets a closer inspection of the tank.

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Calm Before the Storm

Banner takes some time to relax before he entertains the troops.

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A Trooper

Banner gets a lesson in preparing for battle.

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Comraderie

Banner takes time out to chat with a soldier.

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A Lesson In War

Banner suits up in protective gear.

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Brotherly Love

Banner gets some love from the troops.

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All Aboard

Banner prepares for a tour inside a tank.

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A Soldier Story

Banner documents his time with the troops.

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War Hero

The Jackson, Mississppi, native salutes a female soldier. “I don’t support the war, but I support poor people in Iraq,” says Banner.

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Rock Star

The troops give Banner a lift.

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Friendly Skies

Banner gets a different view of the base.

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