The WWE Tribute to the Troops is an annual event held by WWE, together with Armed Forces Entertainment in December around Christmas since 2003 as a way of honoring the men and women of the United States armed forces at first for those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Selected WWE wrestlers and employees travel to the said countries and interact with the members of the US Military for at least three days. The WWE Superstars regularly visit military camps, bases and hospitals, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital, during their travels to bolster the morale of the troops.