Elmo, friends to visit RAF Mildenhall Published Sept. 9, 2011 By Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is scheduled to visit RAF Mildenhall Sept. 15. The free show features a live Muppet performance and giveaways from both Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations. The Muppets will perform at the Northside Fitness Center at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. All military personnel and their families are invited to attend. "Sesame Workshop is proud to be able to bring such an invaluable resource to military families around the world," said Gary E. Knell, Sesame Workshop CEO and president. "Our latest show kicks off with a new character, a child who is adjusting to a move to a new location, something many [military children] can relate to." With the help of Elmo and other Sesame pals, Katie (the new child) opens up about fears and excitement as she deals with change and makes new friends, according to a USO press release. The new show features a 25-minute high-energy character performance with special giveaways and vital outreach materials for attendees. "There is nothing that gives the USO more joy than making the lives of military families a little easier and lightening their load," said Sloan Gibson, USO president. "Relocating to a new place can be difficult for everyone, but especially for military families with young children. That is why this tour is so important and why we proudly stand beside Sesame Workshop to deliver a show that is entertaining and helpful to the children of those who serve." Since the tour's inception, they've performed 315 shows for more than 192,000 Service members and their families. For more information, call Stephanie Lown, Bob Hope Community Center manager, at DSN 238-2152.