Actress SCARLETT JOHANSSON will travel to the Persian Gulf to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces.

The Lost In Translation star plans to tour the region for five days, during which time she’ll visit military installations, greet fans, sign autographs and meet the troops. Johansson’s visit is part of the United Service Organizations’ Army Welfare Recreation entertainment tour. The 23-year-old says, “This USO tour to the Gulf region truly means a lot. I’ve wanted to go over and visit for some time, and now my moment has arrived. “It’s one thing to reply to a letter or extend your thanks to service members in a speech, but it’s another thing to visit them and spend time with those that do so much for us back home.”