Cookie Monster visits families during a Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families performance at Kahuna's Community Ballroom aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2015. Families at MCB Hawaii attended two shows on Sept. 30, 2015 and one on Oct. 1, 2015. The half-hour performance, coordinated by the USO, featured characters from the children's TV show, “Sesame Street”. The show's purpose is to show support for military children as their family experiences major life changes, such as a permanent change of station or transitioning back to civilian life.

The tour first started in 2008, introducing Katie in 2011. This year, the tour is introducing a new performance in which Katie returns to civilian life. The group will continue on to military installations in Korea. This year, the tour, which started in May, is scheduled to visit more than 40 installations. Events like the Sesame Street performance support MCB Hawaii's mission of providing direct support for families aboard the installation.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong with USO logo added by USA Patriotism!

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