How the USO is Supporting Troops Deployed to Eastern Europe and Their Families - Learn More

War in Ukraine
Tensions continue to rise between Russia and Ukraine and thousands of U.S. troops have been deployed throughout Eastern Europe. Learn more about how the USO is always by their side.
Learn MoreWhat does it take to keep our service members strong?
It takes a force. Their journey is everyone's responsibility. From the moment they enlist, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, they can rely on your support.
San Antonio, Texas
USO helps make enlistment easier - Read MoreWhen they enlist
From the moment recruits swear an oath to military service, the USO stands behind them as they volunteer to serve our country.
USO volunteers welcome new recruits at USO locations inside Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).
Introduce new recruits and their families to the wide range of USO support offered around the world.
Provide a friendly, relaxing environment as they begin their military careers as soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
On the front lines
When troops are ordered into combat zones, the USO provides a home away from home to help bridge the distance.
Deliver the comforts of home through care packages, snacks, and refreshments.
Provide entertainment by supporting celebrity USO tours, movies and video games.
Connect service members with phone calls home and free Wi-Fi access inside our centers.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
One Family’s Lifelong Journey With the USO - Read MoreWith their families
The USO keeps military families strong, no matter where their service may take them.
Connect soldiers and their families with phone calls home and video chats.
Strengthen communities with military spouse networking, family meals and activities for kids.
Provide wellness activities with family workshops, gaming and fitness programming.
Kandahar, Afganistan
USO centers are a home away from home - Read MoreAway from home
We’re always by the side of our service members – no matter where they are – with our global network of USO centers, programs and volunteers.
Programs to build stronger relationships with home and each other.
Holiday Care Packages, delivered for winter, spring, summer and fall, feature seasonal items to help troops celebrate American holidays.
State-of-the-art Mobile USO vehicles offer service members the same support the USO provides in an airport or installation location.
Bethesda, Maryland
USO is a kind face in the darkest hour - Read MoreIn their hour of need
When war takes a physical toll, the USO is there to offer comfort and support to wounded, ill and injured troops and their families.
Provide information, programming and community support at two warrior centers near Washington, D.C., and another in Landstuhl, Germany.
When a service member makes the ultimate sacrifice, the USO embraces loved ones at every step of their journey to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Support military families through partnerships with military veteran organizations.
Tacoma, Washington
One-on-one support during transitionTransitioning home
When military service to the nation is complete, the USO helps service members and their families successfully transition into civilian life.
Develop a clear plan for the future as they transition out of the military.
Offer one-on-one support and access to local community networks and resources to help soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen reach personal and professional goals.
Host summits, workshops and networking events for transitioning service members and military spouses.
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When they enlist
When they enlist
From the moment recruits swear an oath to military service, the USO stands behind them as they volunteer to serve our country.
USO volunteers welcome new recruits at USO locations inside Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).
Introduce new recruits and their families to the wide range of USO support offered around the world.
Provide a friendly, relaxing environment as they begin their military careers as soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
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On the front lines
On the front lines
When troops are ordered into combat zones, the USO provides a home away from home to help bridge the distance.
Deliver the comforts of home through care packages, snacks, and refreshments.
Provide entertainment by supporting celebrity USO tours, movies and video games.
Connect service members with phone calls home and free Wi-Fi access inside our centers.
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With their families
With their families
The USO keeps military families strong, no matter where their service may take them.
Connect soldiers and their families with phone calls home and video chats.
Strengthen communities with military spouse networking, family meals and activities for kids.
Provide wellness activities with family workshops, gaming and fitness programming.
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Away from home
Away from home
We’re always by the side of our service members – no matter where they are – with our global network of USO centers, programs and volunteers.
Programs to build stronger relationships with home and each other.
Holiday Care Packages, delivered for winter, spring, summer and fall, feature seasonal items to help troops celebrate American holidays.
State-of-the-art Mobile USO vehicles offer service members the same support the USO provides in an airport or installation location.
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In their hour of need
In their hour of need
When war takes a physical toll, the USO is there to offer comfort and support to wounded, ill and injured troops and their families.
Provide information, programming and community support at two warrior centers near Washington, D.C., and another in Landstuhl, Germany.
When a service member makes the ultimate sacrifice, the USO embraces loved ones at every step of their journey to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Support military families through partnerships with military veteran organizations.
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Transitioning home
Transitioning home
When military service to the nation is complete, the USO helps service members and their families successfully transition into civilian life.
Develop a clear plan for the future as they transition out of the military.
Offer one-on-one support and access to local community networks and resources to help soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen reach personal and professional goals.
Host summits, workshops and networking events for transitioning service members and military spouses.
Your support helps 5 million
service members and their families
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annual volunteers4.1 million
center program and service participants10,000
USO Pathfinder action plans3+ million
messages of support sent30,000
annual volunteers4.1 million
center program and service participants10,000
USO Pathfinder action plans3+ million
messages of support sentBe a Force Behind the Forces
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