David Beckham has risked his own safety by jetting into Afghanistan to raise the morale of troops fighting in the war-torn country.

Becks left U.K. RAF airbase Brize Norton in Oxford, England on Friday (21May10) and arrived in the war zone under the cover of darkness.
He will make the rounds of the British army's base in the nation's Helmand Province, and hopes to boost the soldiers' spirits with his surprise visit.
Before flying out of England, he told reporters, "I have nothing but admiration for these young men and women and it makes me very proud to be British.
"I've wanted to visit Afghanistan for a long time and I hope that in some way it helps remind everyone at home what an amazing job they are doing out here (sic) in very difficult conditions. I feel very humble."

You know I've been here just one night so far and the experience has been even more than I could have ever hoped,' he said in an interview with BFBS: British Forces News.
To see the morale of the troops is really incredible. It first kind of hit me on the way over when we were on the military plane flying in to Afghanistan. You can see the faces, you can see obviously they know they are leaving their families, but they're so focused and they've got this look in their eyes that they're just so confident and just ready.
'That really is an unbelievable sight to see, and you feel it as well.'
Beckham started his day with breakfast in the cookhouse before taking part in a question and answer session with troops and visiting the camp's hospital.
Squadron Leader Sarah Charters, who runs the emergency unit at the hospital, told him about the work they do.

'It is an absolute honour to work in an environment like this where I know I am contributing to help save lives and David's visit reminds everyone at home of what we actually do here.'
Beckham also received a lesson in weapon handling from Craftsman Bob Floy, from Doncaster, who showed him how to use different weapons including a heavy machine gun.
With temperatures in the camp reaching 45C (113F), the star then visited the HQ of 40 Commando where he joined senior officers cooling off their feet in a paddling pool.
He also visited 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles and took part in a penalty challenge with them, and scored with his only attempt.
The 35-year-old former England captain, who made his name at Manchester United before going on to play for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, flew out of RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, yesterday.
He said: "Just yesterday one of the troops was killed, and you feel it and you see the flags at half-mast and you feel the tension there. It really is, like I said, amazing to be around but you feel the love from everybody.
'It just really is scary work. These guys are the bravest people that I've ever met and it really is, it truly is, an honour to be here.'

Beckham hands over England 2018 World Cup bid

David Beckham has delivered the 1,752-page bid book which he hopes will persuade Fifa to award England the 2018 World Cup.
The hosts for 2018 and 2022 will be announced on 2 December, with Russia and Australia also among the bidders.
"We have a lot of passion; football is something which runs through our veins," said Beckham, who gave the book to Fifa chief Sepp Blatter in Zurich.
Blatter revealed he had received a call from new Prime Minister David Cameron.
Nine candidates, including a joint Dutch-Belgian team, are handing over their bids to Blatter on Friday.
The English delegation were introduced by Blatter as representing "the motherland of football".
Beckham was joined on stage by Fifa vice-president Geoff Thompson, England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson and Football Association chairman Lord Triesman, who confirmed to Blatter that England would also like to be considered for the 2022 event.


In a short speech, Beckham sought to convey the place of football at the heart of English culture.
"As you will see by our bid book we have a lot of passion for the game and bringing the biggest sporting event in the world to our country," said Beckham.
"As a player you always dream of playing in the World Cup in your own country so you will see the emotion this will bring to us and our fans.
"This is something that runs through our country and through our veins."
Blatter thanked the team for their "passion and support for football" which was "well-known around the world", before referring to his phone call from Cameron on Thursday.
"Not only did he express his determination to be behind this bid, but also his determination to be behind the World Cup 2010 in South Africa," said Blatter.
"I am very happy this delegation is bidding for 2018. It is really open."
A Downing Street spokesman said Cameron contacted Blatter to stress the new coalition government's support for the bid.



"He reminded Mr Blatter that football was the national sport and people in England were extremely passionate about football," the spokesman said.
"He said that this country has great infrastructure and facilities and has a history of delivering great major sporting events like Euro 96; he said people in England were fully behind the bid."


England bid organisers believe that one of their trump cards is the ability to drive up the commercial revenues of the event.
Fifa is expected to net £2.1bn in TV and sponsorship from the 2010 World Cup, and England estimates it can increase that income by a third, taking it near the £3bn mark.
In 2005 Beckham played a part in helping London win the right to stage the 2012 Olympics and the FA is hoping he can have a similarly galvanising effect in persuading Fifa to allow England to stage the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
And the former England captain has published a two-page letter outlining the strengths of the 2018 bid.
The book covers details of the bid such as stadiums, transport, security, marketing and football and social development.


Secretary of State for Culture, the Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt said: "We would put on a fantastic football festival and fans from around the world would be welcomed with open arms.
"We have the stadiums and infrastructure in place, the atmosphere would be electric and the tournament's legacy would benefit the lives of people all over the world."

Victoria Beckham Voted World's Most Glam Celeb

Victoria Beckham has been crowned the World's Most Glamorous Celebrity in a Max Factor poll.
The former Spice Girls singer fought off tough competition from X Factor judge Dannii Minogue and Angelina Jolie who came second and third respectively to be named most glamourous.
A spokesperson for the cosmetic company stated: "'Victoria Beckham has been gracing the fashion pages for years now. She never leaves home without being fully made-up and her signature glossy pout has become her calling card."
They added: "Her simple tailored clothes, along with her love of heels and elegant make-up, have made her a fashion icon and queen of glamour."