For more than 70 years, the USO has worked hard to lift the spirits of American troops and their families. The organization offers a broad range of programs throughout the United States and 14 countries abroad. One such program, the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families, began its seven-month 2014 tour in early April.

2.  For more than 70 years, the USO has
worked hard to lift the spirits of American
troops and their families. The
organization offers a broad range of
programs throughout the United States
and 14 countries abroad. One such
program, the Sesame Street/USO
Experience for Military Families, began its
seven-month 2014 tour in early April.

3.  Currently in its sixth year of operation, the
Sesame Street/USO Experience visits military
families throughout the country and creates
memorable moments for children. The tour
includes favorite characters such as Elmo
and Katie, who help service families deal
with challenges such as frequent
relocations and deployments. The 2014
edition of the tour will feature Elmo and
friends helping Katie overcome her fears of
moving to a new place and making new
friends.

4.  Since its inception, the Sesame
Street/USO Experience has performed in
front of more than 400,000 military
children and their parents. To learn more
about the program, visit the official
website at uso.org.