Army Sgt. Major Kenneth Preston and several U.S. celebrities will take part in a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to the Persian Gulf.

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The celebrities will perform shows, visit with troops, sign autographs and tour military facilities at a number of Gulf locations. Tour participants include: Al Franken, comedian, radio talk-show host and best-selling author; Karri Turner, who plays Lt. Harriet Simpson in the CBS series "JAG"; World Wrestling Entertainment Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield; country singer Darryl Worley; country singer Mark Wills; and the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own."

The tour continues the USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tradition of bringing celebrities to the "front lines" during the holiday season.