Kim Kardashian secured her pin-up status with a trip to raise morale among the armed forces this Thanksgiving. The reality star showcased her charitable side as she toured the USS San Diego stationed in Abu Dhabi on November 24 - surprising delighted soldiers and staff. Kardashian is the latest star to carry out the morale-boosting tradition of a celebrity visit to stationed troops and follows in a prestigious line of well-wishers from Marilyn Monroe to Elizabeth Taylor andthe unrivaled Bob Hope.
The star posed for photos alongside delighted servicemen wearing a tailored pair of nude trousers topped with a khaki cropped shirt and pin-up bright red lipstick. The 34-year-old, who traveled from nearby Dubai for the visit, described the pre-Thanksgiving visit as amazing.
'Just went to visit the U.S. troops at Port Khalifa for an early Thanksgiving surprise! Such an amazing experience! So thankful for all they do,' she wrote on Twitter.
Scores of servicemen and women flocked to the carrier deck to witness the star and pose alongside her and appear in one of her infamous selfies.
The mother-of-one even gave away a cheeky peck on the cheek to some naval officers and posed on top of a tank and keenly listened while officers explained their activities on the carrier.
The star is in the United Arab Emirates promoting her latest perfume. She was traveling across Dubai and Abu Dhabi and shared several photos online inside the nightclubs and restaurants of the wealthy states.
However, clearly keen to show her softer side as well as enjoying the excesses of the wealthy emirates, she spent a full afternoon meeting and greeting American heroes.
And her countrymen and women seemed delighted to welcome their headline-grabbing guest as they showed her around.
Petite Kim trotted happily around deck in a pair of towering stilettos, listening to the officers escorting her.
She posed for selfies, of course, with the ranks against a backdrop of helicopters,.
Selfie time! Professional poser Kim showed her patriotism by talking to delighted servicemen and women aboard the USS San Diego
One lucky soldier: There were kisses for a chosen few on the reality star's visit as she toured the aircraft carrier stationed in Abu Dhabi
And one for you! Kim was generous enough to pose with the dozens of troops wanting a snap as her burly minders looked on
Fan favorite: It wasn't just the guys who were thrilled to meet the reality star, female officers also ventured to get a photo with the star
Then it was time for the VIP to inspect the tanks below deck as she enjoyed a tour of the ship.
She flashed the peace sign as she admired the large wheels of one vehicle, before hopping on top of one for a snap.
Kim's visit was surely a welcome treat for the hard-working men and women, who had just returned from South Africa.
It is unclear who organised the Vogue cover star's trip. Most celebrity visits to troops overseas are organised by the United Service Organizations.
The charity is behind seven decades of celebrity visits from the beginning of World War II to concerts and meet and greets that are common practice today in many far-flung regions home to the U.S. military.
Bob Hope was an early supporter of the charity and toured numerous bases across the globe until his final visit to Saudi Arabia in 1990.
However, it has often been visits from glamorous female stars that have captured the most attention.
Marilyn Monroe famously interrupted her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio to visit troops stationed in South Korea in 1954.
She performed ten shows over five days in the whirlwind tour with stunning pin-up images foreshadowing Kim's recent trip.
Marilyn was pictured donning uniform as well as singing in a figure hugging sequinned gown which captured the attention of delighted servicemen.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth Taylor visited troops positioned overseas while more recently award-winning actors Bradley Cooper and Mark Wahlberg have made visits alongside the likes of Chrissy Teigan and Toby Keith.
Welcome aboard! Kim's surprise visit received a warm welcome from veterans who flocked to take photos of the star
Flying high! The reality star and her fans pose beside two helicopters with those far away craning their necks to get a look
Walk this way: An officer helps VIP guest onboard. Kim is traveling across the UAE promoting her perfume without her husband Kanye and her daughter North
The perfect photo op: Kim climbed on top of a tank for a snap as she gave a patriotic salute for the cameras
A good view! One lucky serviceman was given the envious privilege of helping Kim and up onto a tank on the aircraft carrier
But she jetted home to be with her daughter for Thanksgiving, which they spent with her large family at sister Khloe's home.
Husband Kanye West was equally busy, with his work commitments meaning he missed the family get together.
The musician, 38, tweeted from a Parisian restaurant as his wife and child celebrated without him.
And the whole crew: The reality star brought her glam squad along for the fun and they happily joined in for the photos
Peace dudes: Kim flashes the peace sign to cameras as she poses next to a plane on the USS San Diego stationed in Abu Dhabi
One for the album: Everyone wanted a Kim-selfie on the visit and soldiers were keen to get the famous reality star in shot
Ship-shape: Kim inspects the ship alongside obliging officers who were only too happy to offer her a tour
Chit-chat: The troops appeared to be entertaining Kim as much as she was bringing joy to them on the visit
A man in uniform: Kim was happy to pose alongside several troops on the aircraft carrier which had just returned from South Africa
Reality star: Kim appeared down to earth as she happily chatted and joked with the servicemen and women on board USS San Diego
Cellphone star: Naval officers lined up with their phones to catch a souvenir from Kim Kardashian's Abu Dhabi visit
All aboard: The star tottered onto USS San Diego in a pair of towering strappy heels which matched her nude and olive green outfit
Inquisitive: The budding entrepreneur was seen engaging with commanding officers and asking them questions about the carrier and the mission
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Mass Distraction indeed
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