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• Apr 23, 2026

  As Troops Continue to Deploy to the Middle East, the USO is Providing Boots-on-the-Ground Support

  Across the Middle East, the USO continues to provide critical support to deployed service members through essentials, connection to home and moments of relief in remote environments, ensuring troops stay mission-ready and never feel alone.

• Apr 22, 2026

  Meet U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Wylie, the 2025 USO Volunteer of the Year Carrying on a Family Legacy of Service

  U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Wylie spends his days broadcasting across the Pacific and his nights volunteering at the USO, guiding service members through the isolation and the challenges of military life far from home. His relentless dedication and unwavering commitment to those who serve is why he is the 2025 USO Volunteer of the Year.

• Apr 22, 2026

  Wherever I Go, I Grow: An Essay By a Military Child

  Allie B., age 14, shares a personal reflection on the realities of life as a military child, including frequent moves, living abroad and forming lasting friendship. This piece is part of the 2026 USO Military Kids Creative Showcase.