The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Set to Spend Their 26th Christmas with Troops in Korea

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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Set to Spend Their 26th Christmas with Troops in Korea

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The USO will deploy the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on their 59th USO tour to entertain troops in Korea Dec. 15-26. This tour also marks their 26th Christmas visit to the men and women of America's military serving in Korea. Once there, the troupe will visit as many service members as possible, then perform their 90-minute revue-style show.For 35 years, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been internationally recognized entertainers, featured in movies, television and special events around the globe. These women also have committed themselves to entertaining America's armed forces. In 1979, the U.S. Department of Defense requested their presence on a USO tour to Korea. Since then, the squad has gone on more USO tours than any other entertainment group.

Often called "America's Sweethearts," the Cheerleaders recently visited troops recuperating from injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. In September, service members in Cuba were treated to shows by the Cheerleaders. They also participated in a USO Care Package stuffing party, helping to assemble 3,000 packages for troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and those supporting Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The Cheerleaders traveled on the USO's first tour to Iraq in 2003. The squad has entertained troops stationed all over the world, including Kosovo, Germany, Belgium, England, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Bosnia, Italy and Hungary. In 1991, the Cheerleaders were presented with the USO's 50th anniversary award, and, in 1997, the USO recognized their dedication with its most prestigious honor, the "Spirit of Hope" Award.

For nearly 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners, AT&T Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Channel, National Football League, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

Source: USO