Join the USO in Celebrating Military Appreciation Month
May is the perfect time for you to show our service members they are valued and appreciated for the sacrifices they make every day. Your actions— no matter how big or small — strengthen our service members in the challenges they face each day, because they know they matter to the people they protect.
Send a Message of SupportIt starts with you! Send a message here.
Help us meet our goal of reaching the 2 million+ people who serve in the U.S. military and delivering these messages to service members at USO locations worldwide. Your act of appreciation is the start of something powerful.
“It’s amazing to know that there are people out there who we don’t even know who support us the way they do. It means a lot.” - U.S. military service member deployed to Djibouti, Africa
It Starts With You!
Meet three USO supporters who put their commitment to our service members into action, showing how one idea and one person can make a powerful difference.
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It started with Marilyn ...
a donor behind the establishment of the first three USO Centers aboard aircraft carriers, giving thousands of service members a place to rest and recharge.
Read Marilyn's Story -
It started with Isaiah ...
a U.S. Army Sgt. and USO volunteer who initiated an unstaffed USO Center while deployed to Syria, boosting the morale of hundreds of service members.
Read Isaiah's Story -
It started with Kevin ...
a U.S. Army veteran and volunteer therapy dog handler at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda, bringing healing and joy to visitors.
Read Kevin's Story
Find a USO location near you to learn how you can volunteer and support service members and military families in your community.
Make a donation and show your support for the people who serve. Your generous support will strengthen service members and their families around the world.